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. They include mild depression, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. They are broadly triangular and usually divided into three sections, each with small, elongated segments. Small spore-sacs can be detected along the leaf margins.