No, the publishers are not joking. All of these
plants are members of the nightshade family. They do, in certain cases,
exhibit various degrees of toxcity to human beings. One of the most
common symptoms is the occurrence of arthritic conditions.
Sincerely, Brooks Bradley.
[email protected] wrote:
> Followed this link and found some curious things listed as poisonous?
>
> http://cal.vet.upenn.edu/poison/ppstcommon.htm
>
> Like tomato, onion, rhubarb, potato. Is this for real or somebody
> having
> fun?
>
> suzy