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Jerusalem cherry

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Jerusalem cherry

Definition:

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

Alternative Names:
Christmas cherry; Ornamental pepper; Tom thumb; Winter cherry

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Poisonous Ingredient:

• solanocapsine

Where Found:

• Jerusalem cherry
• The toxin is found throughout the plant but especially in the unripened fruit and leaves.

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