It has clusters of black berries a little smaller than grapes.
Birds eat the berries and distribute the seeds in their droppings.
In the correct spot this weed can be an interesting addition to the garden, but should be removed for the sake of children and pets. Last year a nursery worker said it needed iron, and that helped return the green leaves. But this year it has been no use. Now we're told that watering it two or three times a week for 30 minutes each time is too much water. A. UC Master Gardener Bill Pierce says that cooperative extension publications put the blame on either too much or too little water.