Scientific Name
Other Names
Life Form
Family
Poison - It is poisonous, particularly berries are mildly toxic and can cause stomach upset, vomiting, or diarrhea if ingested.
Bolivia to Brazil
Wet troical biome.
Compact perennial shrub.
erusalem Cherry, Winter Cherry, Madeira Winter Cherry, Christmas Cherry
Attractive white, star-shaped flowers with five pointed lobes. Bloom in late spring and early summer, measuring about 3/4 inch across.
Bright red, orange. or yellow spherical berries, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch in diameter. Long-lasting and decorative, but mildly poisonous.