“Alicia Silverstone’s Shocking Encounter: What Happened After She Took a Bite of a Poisonous Fruit?”
“It’s definitely not a tomato because of its leaves, so what the heck is this?
“I don’t think you are supposed to eat this, but it is almost like a pepper,” the 47-year-old star continued as she took another bite of the fruit. “Does anyone know what this is? I need someone to tell me. I’m in England.”
The Clueless actress took a bite of the fruit she had picked from a stranger’s garden in England
Image credits: Alicia Silverstone
Image credits: Alicia Silverstone
Solanum pseudocapsicum, also known as a Jerusalem Cherry or winter cherry, is a bushy, perennial evergreen shrub with poisonous fruit, according to GardeningKnowHow.
The plant is native to Peru and Ecuador, and it can survive frosts and cold winters. Given the taste and texture, the fruits are easily confused with cherry tomatoes.
“Despite their cheery colors, the fruit of the Jerusalem cherry houseplant is toxic and should be kept out of the reach of curious children and pets,” the website warns.
“Any part of the plant that is ingested can cause poisoning and even death.”
Solanum pseudocapsicum is a bushy, perennial evergreen shrub native to South America. Its fruit can cause poisoning and even death
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Ingesting the fruit can affect the gastrointestinal and central nervous systems, potentially leading to stomach pain, fever, diarrhea, paralysis, slowed breathing, and delirium, among other things, as per MedlinePlus.
To prevent Jerusalem Cherry poisoning, you should avoid eating wild berries and plants, especially if you have no information about them, DoveMed recommends.
