Solanum Pseudocapsicum (Noun)
Meaning
Small South American shrub cultivated as a houseplant for its abundant ornamental but poisonous red or yellow cherry-sized fruit.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Solanum pseudocapsicum is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive, albeit toxic, cherry-like fruits that ripen to red or yellow.
- The Solanum pseudocapsicum, also known as the Jerusalem cherry, adds a burst of color to any room with its vibrant red berries.
- Solanum pseudocapsicum is often grown indoors as a houseplant for its striking red or yellow fruits, which are toxic if ingested.
- Gardeners prize Solanum pseudocapsicum for its cherry-sized fruits that hang from the plant like miniature lanterns in shades of red and yellow.
- Despite its toxic fruits, Solanum pseudocapsicum remains a favorite among houseplant enthusiasts for its profuse production of red or yellow cherry-like berries.