Common names
Jerusalem Cherry
Botanical name
Solanum pseudocapsicum
Poisonous parts
Immature and mature fruit, leaves
Poisonous component
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.
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Toxicity Information
Courtesy of:
Derek B. Munro
Biological Resources Program
Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Research
Centre