Poisonous berries of the Carpathians

Poisonous berries often grow right next to bilberries and wild strawberries. They are most dangerous to children — bright and tempting. Never eat berries you are not sure about; in case of poisoning call 112 (103 in Ukraine).

Deadly poisonousRed Data Book of UkraineDeadly nightshadeAtropa belladonnaTall grass of beech forests with shiny black berries in a star-shaped calyx. Deadly poisonous; listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine.

PoisonousMezereonDaphne mezereumA shrub that blooms with fragrant pink flowers on bare branches in early spring. The red berries are highly toxic, as are the bark and branches.

PoisonousHerb ParisParis quadrifoliaA shady forest plant with four leaves and one blue-black berry at the top. Poisonous, especially dangerous for children.