{"id":"ornamental-pepper","common_names":["Ornamental Pepper","Jerusalem Cherry","Winter Cherry","Natal Cherry"],"scientific_name":"Solanum pseudocapsicum","urls":{"plant":"https://verdapaw.com/plants/ornamental-pepper","cats":"https://verdapaw.com/plants/ornamental-pepper/cats","dogs":"https://verdapaw.com/plants/ornamental-pepper/dogs","data":"https://verdapaw.com/plants/ornamental-pepper/data.json"},"toxicity":{"cat":{"severity":3,"grade":"S3 Toxic","verdict_sentence":"Ornamental pepper (Solanum pseudocapsicum) is toxic to cats (S3 Toxic): the ASPCA lists solanine, with gastrointestinal disturbances, possible ulceration of the gastrointestinal system, seizures, depression, respiratory depression, and shock. Pet Poison Helpline says all parts contain solanine, and ingestion can cause gastrointestinal irritation and ulceration, depression, and in some cases seizures.","toxic_principles":["Solanine"],"toxic_parts":["all parts"],"symptoms":[{"sign":"Gastrointestinal disturbances","onset":"not specified in source"},{"sign":"Possible ulceration of the gastrointestinal system","onset":"not specified in source"},{"sign":"Seizures","onset":"not specified in source"},{"sign":"Depression","onset":"not specified in source"},{"sign":"Respiratory depression","onset":"not specified in source"},{"sign":"Shock","onset":"not specified in source"},{"sign":"Gastrointestinal irritation and ulceration","onset":"not specified in source"}],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/ornamental-pepper","name":"ASPCA","accessed_at":"2026-11-03"},{"url":"https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/jerusalem-cherry","name":"ASPCA","accessed_at":"2026-11-03"},{"url":"https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/winter-cherry","name":"ASPCA","accessed_at":"2026-11-03"},{"url":"https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/jerusalem-cherry/","name":"PPH","accessed_at":"2026-11-03"}],"reviewed_by":"auto","reviewed_at":"2026-11-03"},"dog":{"severity":3,"grade":"S3 Toxic","verdict_sentence":"Ornamental pepper (Solanum pseudocapsicum) is toxic to dogs (S3 Toxic): the ASPCA lists solanine, with gastrointestinal disturbances, possible ulceration of the gastrointestinal system, seizures, depression, respiratory depression, and shock. Pet Poison Helpline says all parts contain solanine, and ingestion can cause gastrointestinal irritation and ulceration, depression, and in some cases seizures.","toxic_principles":["Solanine"],"toxic_parts":["all parts"],"symptoms":[{"sign":"Gastrointestinal disturbances","onset":"not specified in source"},{"sign":"Possible ulceration of the gastrointestinal system","onset":"not specified in source"},{"sign":"Seizures","onset":"not specified in source"},{"sign":"Depression","onset":"not specified in source"},{"sign":"Respiratory depression","onset":"not specified in source"},{"sign":"Shock","onset":"not specified in source"},{"sign":"Gastrointestinal irritation and ulceration","onset":"not specified in source"}],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/ornamental-pepper","name":"ASPCA","accessed_at":"2026-11-03"},{"url":"https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/jerusalem-cherry","name":"ASPCA","accessed_at":"2026-11-03"},{"url":"https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/winter-cherry","name":"ASPCA","accessed_at":"2026-11-03"},{"url":"https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/jerusalem-cherry/","name":"PPH","accessed_at":"2026-11-03"}],"reviewed_by":"auto","reviewed_at":"2026-11-03"}},"license":{"name":"CC BY 4.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/","terms":"Free to reuse with attribution to Verdapaw and a link to the plant page."},"cite_as":"Verdapaw Plant × Pet Safety Index, verdapaw.com/plants/ornamental-pepper, reviewed 2026-11-03"}