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Potato fruit C016 / 8783
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Potato fruit C016 / 8783
Occasionally the flowers on a potato plant produce a fruit which resembles a cherry tomato. The fruit contains up to 300 seeds which can be used commercially to produce new cultivars. The fruit contains solanine, a poisonous alkaloid, and should not be eaten. This is the same toxin present in potatoes that have gone green due to exposure to light
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© SHEILA TERRY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Alkaloid Fruit Poison Poisonous Potato Seeds Solanum Tuberosum Toxin Tubers
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This photo print, titled "Potato fruit C016 / 8783" showcases a rare occurrence in the world of potatoes. Occasionally, the flowers on a potato plant bear an unusual fruit that strikingly resembles a cherry tomato. However, this seemingly harmless fruit harbors an important secret - it contains solanine, a poisonous alkaloid. While this peculiar potato fruit may contain up to 300 seeds that could potentially be used for commercial purposes to develop new cultivars, its true nature lies hidden within its toxic core. Solanine is the same harmful toxin found in potatoes that have turned green due to exposure to light. Photographed by Sheila Terry and part of the Science Photo Library collection, this image serves as a reminder of nature's intricate complexities. It highlights how even something as innocuous-looking as a small fruit can possess such potent dangers if consumed. Although tempting at first glance, it is crucial not to consume or underestimate the power held within this deceptive potato offspring. Instead, let us appreciate its beauty from afar and marvel at the wonders of botanical diversity present in our natural world.
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