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Solanum pseudocapsicum Common name: Madeira winter cherry, Jerusalem cherry Palatability to Livestock: Moderate. Toxicity to Goats: Low risk. Toxicity to Other Species: Cattle, pigs and sheep, also humans and pets. Poisonous Principle: . Solanine type alkaloids, . Can cause cardio-vascular dysfunction. Effects: Signs and symptoms; . Abdominal pain, scouring, . Listlessness, maybe some excitement, . May cause blindness, . Symptoms and degree of toxicity seem to vary, but prudence indicates caution. Comments: . An erect, evergreen, perennial shrub, growing up to two metres high. . Leaves are on short stalks, bright green, hairless, tapering at both ends, with wavy entire margins, and a prominent mid-rib. . Flowers are white, with five tapering, bentback petals, occurring mostly from spring to autumn, singly or in small groups, on short stalks, in the leaf axils. . Fruit is a globular berry, about 15mms across, bright orange-red, like small tomatoes. . Fruits are attractive to children, but are poisonous to humans. . Reproduces by seed, spread by birds, et al. . Plants have been seen at markets, as novelty plants, incorrectly labeled, and sold as edible. . A native of South America. . Now found in many parts of Australia, in disturbed coastal areas, also in South Australia, and Western Australia. Health and Production Problems; . Fruits and seeds poisonous to humans and livestock. Treatment; . If eaten in large amounts, may cause vomiting (in animals capable of this), expelling the poison. If eaten in lesser amounts, the poison tends to be absorbed from the digestive tract. . Restrict water intake. . Try activated charcoal. . See Vet or Doctor. . Poisonings seem to occur from March to November, although berries occur for many months on the bushes. Integrated Control Strategy: . Be aware of potential problems, . Pull plants out, and prevent reseeding. . Use herbicides. Picture: Solanum pseudocapsicum Ron Collins and Helen Simmonds. Calga NSW Further Reading: . Auld and Medd. Weeds. 1992. . Blood. Environmental Weeds. Field Guide to SE Australia. CRC Weed Management Systems. 2003 . Covacevich, Davie and Pearn. Toxic Plants and Animals. 1987. . Cunningham. Mulham, Milthorpe nd Leigh. Plants of Western NSW. 1999. . Everist. Poisonous Plants of Australia. 1981 . McBarron. Poisonous Plants. Handbook. 1983 . Shepherd. Pretty but Poisonous. 2004. Information included in this Info Sheet was obtained from the source documents, and no responsibility will be accepted by the compiler.