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Jerusalem cherry





Jerusalem cherry

Definition:

Poisoning caused by consumption of plant material from the Jerusalem cherry.


Alternative Names:
Christmas cherry; Ornamental pepper; Tom thumb; Winter cherry
Poisonous Ingredient:
  • solanocapsine

Where Found:
  • Jerusalem cherry
  • The toxin is found throughout the plant but especially in the unripened fruit and leaves.
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.



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