Wild Potato

Description

“Pet poisonous” – Toxic parts: entire plant esp. berries Solanum jamesii (common name, wild potato) is a species of nightshade. Its range includes the southern United States. All parts of the plant, and especially the fruit, are toxic, containing solanine when it matures.[citation needed] The tubers were/are eaten raw or cooked by several Native American tribes. S. jamesii is sometimes grown in yards or gardens as an ornamental plant.