Black Feces
Black nightshade poisoning occurs when someone eats pieces of the black nightshade plant.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Alternative Names
Nightshade poisoning; Morelle noire poisoning; Wonderberry poisoning
Poisonous Ingredient
- Atropine
- Solanine (very poisonous even in small...
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