Baneberry (Actaea rubra)

Baneberry is a common plant of moist forests throughout most of North America except the southeast. All parts of this plant are poisonous if eaten, but the roots and berries are especially toxic. While death from baneberry poisoning is rare, symptoms can be extremely uncomfortable and include vomiting, delirium, and stomach cramps lasting up to three hours. The berries of this species are bright, typically being red or white, but also sometimes green. Photo from the Clearwater Mountains of Idaho.