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The two species popularly known as Jerusalem cherry belong to the same family as potato and the nightshades. These small shrubs are often grown in gardens, as their attractive berries provide welcome winter colour. The bright orange berries are very poisonous and have caused illness and death in children.
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by Jeremy Rolfe
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