The baneberry has red and white varietals, both considered poisonous. Red baneberries are more common in Washington state.

Many berries are commonly available in grocery stores, but other, equally delicious ones are abundant in the wild. Here are 10 tasty wild berries to try — and 8 poisonous ones to avoid.

Many varieties of wild berries grow wild in WA state. Some lookalikes are poisonous to humans. Here’s how to tell which berries are safe and not safe to eat.

Many varieties of wild berries grow wild in WA state. Some lookalikes are poisonous to humans. Here’s how to tell which berries are safe and not safe to eat.

Wild berry picking season: Here are WA state’s common toxic and poisonous wild berries By Karlee Van De Venter. Updated May 19, 2023 11:04 AM.

Wild berry picking season: Here are WA state’s common toxic and poisonous wild berries By Karlee Van De Venter. Updated May 19, 2023 11:04 AM.

Other berries in Washington state can be easily mistaken for blackberries, so it is extremely important to make sure what you are picking is a blackberry and not a more poisonous look-alike.

Some poisonous berries can look like berries safe to eat. Washington has a large variety of plants that produce berries, including wild blackberries, huckleberries and those from Oregon grape.

There’s nothing like wandering through a Washington state forest on a beautiful summer day in search of ripe, wild berries. Wild berry picking is the stuff of childhood memories for many ...

Many varieties of wild berries grow wild in WA state. Some lookalikes are poisonous to humans. Here’s how to tell which berries are safe and not safe to eat.