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Spindleberry

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A poisonous Spindleberry seed.

 

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The fruit is poisonous, containing, amongst other substances, the alkaloids theobromine and caffeine, as well as an extremely bitter terpene. Poisonings are more common in young children, who are enticed by the brightly coloured fruits. Ingestion can result in liver and kidney damage and even death

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Uploaded on June 12, 2017
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