There are many common names for Solanum dulcamara. Your question illustrates the confusion that can be caused by the common names we use for plants. Try to get all of the roots.īut to answer your question: You don’t need to replace your soil. It’s better to dig it out than to pull it out.
It can be difficult to eradicate because it breaks when you try to pull it out, and new plants can grow from pieces left behind. Soalnum dulcamara is native to Europe but is now widespread in North America. The berries are apparently not toxic to birds, which will eat them and then disperse the seeds to places like your tomato bed. Still, I have seen reports in reputable sources of livestock poisoning, so it’s best to get rid of it if children or pets might come into contact with it. Some sources indicate that eating a lot of the berries - like 200 or more of them - might be fatal, but they are not tasty, so it’s unlikely a person would do this. Eating the berries can cause nausea and diarrhea. When it’s yanked out or broken, it gives off a distinct odor many people find unpleasant. Eventually, it develops berries which start out green and turn red. Solanum dulcamara has small purple flowers with yellow centers.
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