Red Baneberry (Noun)
Meaning
North American perennial herb with alternately compound leaves and racemes of small white flowers followed by bright red oval poisonous berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Red baneberry, found in shady woodland areas of eastern North America, is highly toxic to humans and wildlife if ingested.
- The beautiful white flowers and bright red berries of the red baneberry plant are deceiving, making it one of the most poisonous plants in North America.
- When foraging for wild edibles, it's essential to avoid the red baneberry's oval berries, which resemble cranberries but are extremely toxic.
- The red baneberry grows in woodland gardens, where its fern-like leaves and showy flowers add beauty and interest to the landscape.
- Wildlife gardeners are advised to avoid planting red baneberry in pet-friendly gardens due to the severe toxicity of its bright red berries.