Bittersweet Nightshade
Other Names
Bitter NightshadeBittersweet
Blue Bindweed
Climbing Nightshade
Fellenwort
Felonwood
Poisonberry
Poisonflower
Scarlet Berry
Snakeberry
Trailing Bittersweet
Trailing Nightshade
Violet Bloom
Woody Nightshade
Bittersweet Nightshade Plants
Bittersweet Nightshade plants grow wild in a wide range of habitats, from woodlands to scrubland, hedges and marshes. Bittersweet Nightshade plants are considered invasive in the Great Lakes region.
Grow Bittersweet Nightshade
Bittersweet Nightshade grows well in dark areas in places where it can receive the light of morning or afternoon. Too much bright light stunts Bittersweet Nightshade growth.
Bittersweet Nightshade Uses
Both the berries and foliage of Bittersweet Nightshade are poisonous to humans and livestock. Birds do eat Bittersweet Nightshade berries and spread the seeds.
Bittersweet Nightshade Facts
The binomial name for Bittersweet Nightshade is Solanum dulcamara. This should not be confused with the American Bittersweet, Celastrus scandens, which is also called Bittersweet. Bittersweet Nightshade is also known by many other common names. The poison in Bittersweet Nightshade is believed to be solanine.
Bittersweet Nightshade Farms
It may be possible to find any bittersweet nightshade farms near your location. We have built a map that will show all of the berry farms in our directory!
