The fragrant white flowers are creamy-white and arranged in long, drooping clusters. The fruit is a flat, brown pod that contains kidney-shaped beans. Death is possible. Star-shaped, white flowers, which may have tinges of purple or purple stripes, occur in clusters of 5 to 7. The fruit are small, glossy-black berries.
Death is possible.
Bouncing bet generally grows to knee height. Each flowering petal has a small notch at the tip. Seeds are reddish in color. It is seldom encountered in wooded areas. It is found in the leaves and stems.