I was so surprised to see these Climbing Nightshade wildflowers turn into these bright red berries in the fall. I had never seen the berries before.  I posted a photograph of the purple wildflower on my blog  on August 1st. The wildflowers are tiny, only about 1/2″ at the most.

“The fruit is an ovoid red berry about 1 cm long, soft and juicy, with the aspect and odor of a tiny tomato, and edible for some birds, which disperse the seeds widely. However, the berry is poisonous to humans and livestock, and the berry’s attractive and familiar look make it dangerous for children.”

Both the flowers and the berries are poisonous, so keep your distance!