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Soapberry

Shepherdia canadensis
  • berries are bitter, soapy, clustered to 3
  • berry contains a single, white seed
  • berries and leaves are white-dotted
  • shrub grows about as tall as a person
WARNING: The raw berry contains toxic saponins, which are harmless in moderation and destroyed by cooking.
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