Common names
Jerusalem Cherry

Botanical name
Solanum pseudocapsicum

Poisonous parts
Immature and mature fruit, leaves

Toxins
Solanocapsine

Notes
Jerusalem-cherry is typically produced as a nursery plant and brought home for its colorful berries. Children or family pets that ingest moderate amounts of leaf or berry material may experience abdominal pains, gastroenteritis and vomiting.

Toxicity Information
Courtesy of:
Derek B. Munro
Biological Resources Program
Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Research Centre
Research Branch Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0C6

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