Tomato leaves and stems contain poisonous glycoalkaloids
Resistant to disease
Salmonella can easily contaminate tomatos.
Rootable hairs on stems
The stems and leaves of tomatoes contain alkali poisons that can agitate the stomach.
Eating glycoalkaloids will lead to cramping, diarrhea, confusion and headaches.
Unripe green tomatoes can have the same effect.
The leaves contain a pleasant distinctive aroma.
Cherry Tomato
My house Chico, Ca
5 PETALS
Solanum. tuberosum POTATO
Potato
2008.07
Native: Andes Mountains
Potato leaves and stems contain poisonous glycoalkaloids
Contain Glycoalkaloids, the same as tomatoes, except in larger concentrations.
Glycoalkaloids are also found in nightshade,
Glycoalkaloids can be found in the leaves, stems, and sprouts of potatoes.
Exposure to light will grow the poisons.
Eating glycoalkaloids will lead to cramping, diarrhea, confused headaches, or even coma and death.
It's said that just 3 to 6 mg per kilogram of body weight could be fatal.
Avoid potatoes with a greenish tinge.