Solanum pseudocapsicum is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is severe. Also known as Jerusalem Cherry.
If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.
Abdominal Pain Seizures Depression Respiratory Depression Shock
The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.
Solanum pseudocapsicum is a nightshade species with mildly poisonous fruit. It is commonly known as the Jerusalem cherry, Madeira winter cherry, xiuhecapatl, or ambiguously, "winter cherry". These perennials can be grown decoratively as house plants, but in some areas of South Africa, India, Australia and New Zealand it is regarded as a weed.
Also recorded as False Jerusalem Cherry, Jerusalem-cherry, Madeira Cherry, Madeira Wintercherry, Natal Cherry and Winter-cherries.
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Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.