Jerusalem cherry poisoning
Definition
The Jerusalem cherry is a plant that belongs to the same family as the deadly nightshade. It has small, round red and orange fruit. Jerusalem cherry poisoning occurs when someone eats pieces of this plant.
Alternative Names
Christmas cherry poisoning; Winter cherry poisoning; Ground cherry poisoningPoisonous Ingredient
Solanocapsine
Where Found
The poison is found throughout the Jerusalem cherry plant, but especially in the unripened fruit and leaves.
References
1. Hostetler M, Schneider S. Poisonous Plants. In: Tintinalli JE, Kelen GD, Stapczynski JS, eds.Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide. 6th ed. New York, NY: McGraw Hill; 2004:chap 205.
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