Bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara)

Bittersweet, also known as Poisonberry, Woody nightshade

The plant known as bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara) is a semi-woody vine that thrives in forests, marshes, shrublands, and hedgerows. It contains toxic alkaloids throughout, particularly in its vivid red berries, making it highly poisonous to both humans and animals. Despite its dangerous nature, it was historically used as a protective talisman against witchcraft.