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evonnestoryteller

15 years ago

What might these be?

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razorback33
15 years ago
Appears to be a member of the Nightshade Family (Solanum).
Can't tell for sure, but may be Solanum dulcamara, an Introduced species. (see link below).

Here is a link that might be useful: Bittersweet
evonnestoryteller
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks for the potential ID. I have that variety of nightshade everywhere in the yard. I don't recall any of them ever turning blue.
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Thank you very much! I walked back to find the berries again a few days ago, and I am having some difficulty locating they again.

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