Popolo

White star flowers shine above pōpolo's glossy leaves and clusters of fully black fruit. This useful plant demands careful identification and respect because unripe berries and look-alikes can be harmful.

Traditional-style poultice: with expert identification, wash a fresh mature leaf, bruise it into a soft green pad, and apply it externally to clean, unbroken skin for a short time. Patch-test first, never use green berries, and do not ingest the plant without expert guidance.