PLANTS POISONOUS TO EAT 209 
wood-anemony (Fig. 194), daphne (Fig. 195), and oleander 
(Figs. 196, 197). 
More dangerous than any other parts of poisonous plants 
are the fruits and seeds, for the reason that they are often of 
tempting appearance and because fruits in general are good 
Fic. 199.—Bittersweet (Solanum Dulcamara, Nightshade Family, Solana- 
cee). a, flowering branch; }, fruiting branch. (Chesnut.)—A some- 
what woody vine 1-3 m. long; leaves smoothish; flowers violet-purple 
with greenish spots; fruit red. Native home, Europe. 
to eat. In the case of the poison hemlock, the pokeweed, 
and the wild cherry we have already noticed the poisonous 
character of these parts. It is safe to regard all the other 
poisonous plants mentioned as further examples more or less 
dangerous in proportion to their attractiveness. That special 
