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Bloodberry Tree: poisonous

Sapium haematospermum

☠ Poisonous. Do not eat.What to do if poisoning is suspected

Bloodberry Tree is classed as poisonous in the Forage field guide. This page helps you identify it and tell it apart from similar species. It is not a foraging guide. When in doubt, have a find identified by an expert.

If you suspect poisoning, call your local poison control center right away. If someone has trouble breathing, has a seizure or is unconscious, call emergency services. Don't wait for symptoms: with some poisonings they only start hours later. Keep any leftovers of the find, they help identify it.

Usually seen from August to October in the northern hemisphere. Found in Woodland edges, Scrub & hedgerows.

☠ Poisonous
Bloodberry Tree (Sapium haematospermum)

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When Bloodberry Tree appears

Typical window in the northern hemisphere. The southern hemisphere runs about six months offset.

Where it grows

Bloodberry Tree is usually found in Woodland edges, Scrub & hedgerows.

Look up Bloodberry Tree in the app

In the Forage app, Bloodberry Tree has a full field guide entry with more photos, key features and the species it can be confused with.

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Bloodberry Tree: common questions

Is Bloodberry Tree poisonous?

Yes. Bloodberry Tree is classed as poisonous in the Forage field guide. Do not eat it. If you suspect poisoning, call your local poison control center right away, or emergency services if it is life-threatening.

When does Bloodberry Tree appear?

Bloodberry Tree usually appears from August to October in temperate northern regions. The exact timing shifts with latitude, elevation and each year's weather.

Where does Bloodberry Tree grow?

Bloodberry Tree is usually found in Woodland edges, Scrub & hedgerows.

One note before you head out

Forage helps you discover and identify wild plants, but identification is never 100% certain. Many edible plants have toxic lookalikes. Never eat anything you find based only on what this app tells you. Always confirm with a field guide, an experienced forager or a local expert. The season score tells you where to look, too: it’s not a guarantee. Mind conservation law and property rights as well.

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