Solanum capsicastrum
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Solanum capsicastrum Dunal |
Solanum capsicastrum (common names, False Jerusalem cherry or Winter Cherry) is a species of nightshade plant. It resembles the Jerusalem cherry. is cultivated as an ornamental plant. Unlike the Jerusem cherry, the fruit is not toxic. The seeds and all parts of the plant except the fruit are poisonous. How it is inedible for a culinary use. Its fruits are berry yellow, but become bright red when fully ripe. The plant is frost tererant.