The baneberry has red and white varietals, both considered poisonous. Red baneberries are more common in Washington state. Eating just six of the red berries can cause cardiac arrest and respiratory ...

Eating just six of the red berries can cause cardiac arrest and respiratory distress. The entire plant is deemed poisonous, but the berries and roots are the most dangerous.

You can defer to experts or use wilderness guides specific to your location for assistance identifying a wild berry. Toxic berries in Washington These are some of the toxic berries and similar plants ...

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.

Knowing the difference between common edible plants and poisonous counterparts that look just like them can spare you some serious health problems.

That familiar phrase, "leaves of three, let it be," is a homeowner's warning, often whispered with a shiver. Poison ivy ( ...

When the long school year ended, I always looked forward to a relaxing vacation with my parents in Florida. But one year, upon arrival, I was shocked to find my dad’s face covered in a red, blistered ...

Enjoy a 4-mile plant hike later this month with the Milo Baker chapter of the California Native Plant Society.

Knowing the difference between common edible plants and poisonous counterparts that look just like them can spare you some serious health problems.