Toxic alkaloids solanine and tomatine occur in the leaves, stems and flowers of tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum). Photo: Jesse BythellThere are many plants that, commonly used as food, that contain toxins that make them poisonous to humans.
Below are some examples of poisonous food plants:
For more information see:
- Henry Connor and John Fountain. 2009. Plants that poison - a New Zealand guide. Published by Manaaki Whenua Press.
- Poisonous plants in New Zealand (Landcare Research)
- Poisonous plants in New Zealand (RNZ Institute of Horticulture)
- Top 10 poisonous plants in New Zealand (National Poison Centre)