Since it's November, there are no leaves on this plant, but I found it while searching for bittersweet in vacant land. It has striking yellow berries about half an inch across -- the plant grows 2-3 feet tall. It is not a vine.
When I cut open a berry, it was like a hard waxy little tomato loaded with white seeds in clear jelly. We're in NY state. I wonder if it is a type of wild nightshade or tomato. I'll follow up on any suggestions. We want to use the fruit to decorate wreaths for display and if it's toxic I'll have to keep it well away from kids. Thank you. Chris