Re: S. dulcamara
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- Subject: Re: S. dulcamara
- From: J*
- Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 08:04:49 -0800
S. dulcamara is rhizomatous so spreads some that way. I would guess that its
principal means of dispersal is birds that eat the berries and then do what
birds do. It probably would limit itself to the watered part of your
garden. (You will notice I've used a lot of weasel words
here--"some...guess...probably")
-----Original Message-----
From: Janet Smithen <jansmithen@earthlink.net>
To: medit-plants@ucdavis.edu <medit-plants@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Sunday, February 20, 2000 9:48 AM
Subject: Re: S. dulcamara
>My thanks to Dave, Julie and Robert,
>
>for your information concerning Solanum dulcamara. There are no
>uncontrolled kids about so my concern is not for it's poisonous
>attribute, but about it's rampant qualities? Does it spread by seeds or
>underground roots? Do you think it would be more mannerly in the dry
>summer soil of Southern California?
>
>And I ask again if there is anyone growing Solanum seafortheanum and what
>your experience is? Jan
>
>Dave Poole wrote:
>
>> Jan,
>>
>> Solanum dulcamara is the ' Bitterweet' or 'Woody Nightshade'. As with
>> many members of the potato family, it is mildly toxic and the
>> attractive, bright red berries should not be eaten. It is a native
>> plant throughout much of Europe and considered to be a common
>> inhabitant of woodland and hedgerows. As far as toxicity goes, it is
>> not as toxic as Oleander, Brugmansia or many other ornamental plants
>> we grow in our gardens and unless you've got uncontrolled kids who
>> insist upon eating every berry they see, you should be quite safe.
>>
>> Dave Poole
>
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