The very decorative summer jasmine (bot. Solanum jasminoides) belongs to the nightshade family and is therefore just as poisonous as other members of this plant family. Possible symptoms of poisoning include digestive tract complaints, drowsiness and breathing problems.
Is summer jasmine poisonous and how can I prevent poisoning?
The summer jasmine (Solanum jasminoides) is poisonous and belongs to the nightshade family. Symptoms of poisoning include nausea, vomiting, salivation, drowsiness and shortness of breath. You can prevent this by avoiding contact, keeping children and pets away, and wearing gloves when grooming.
How can I prevent poisoning?
The safest prevention is of course not to plant summer jasmine in the garden or winter garden. This is especially important if small children play near the plant location or you have pets. If neither is the case, then it is best to wear gardening gloves (€9.00 on Amazon) when caring for your summer jasmine to minimize skin contact.
The most important things in brief:
- poisonous plant parts: all
- Symptoms of poisoning: nausea, vomiting, salivation, drowsiness, shortness of breath
- Prevention: Do not put plant parts in your mouth, keep children and pets away, wear gloves when caring for them
Tip
Not only summer jasmine is poisonous, but all nightshade plants. This also includes potatoes, the berries of which should not be consumed.
