Are Rocoto plants toxic?

[Bloodflow]

I just read that the Rocoto leaves carry toxins and that the sap can cause blisters.I already knew that Capsicum are part of the Nightshade family, and had no interest in eating the leaves. This is the only time I've seen anything concerning plant toxicity, so I thought I would ask all of you here. My main concern is handling the plant, overwintering, and if I should keep pets away etc.

 

[3/5King]

+1 good question.....so good you posted it twice...lol

 

[mrjomama12341]

That's a realty good question. Not that I would make a salad or anything but now I'm curious.

 

[muskymojo]

I read somewhere (probably here) that the seeds were toxic, but I don't know. Hell, I can't even get one to produce ripe pods for me.

 

[ajijoe]

I RIPPED MINE OUT WITH BARE HANDS THIS LAST YEAR AND NOTHING HAPPENED TO ME?

 

[The Hot Pepper]

I RIPPED MINE OUT WITH BARE HANDS THIS LAST YEAR AND NOTHING HAPPENED TO ME?

I don't know about that YOU HAVEN'T STOPPED YELLING EVER SINCE.

 

[nitwit]

never any blisters noticed
but it seems there may have been itchy irritation from some stem juices
maybe like ficus sap reaction but i ain't as "sensitive" as some

no nothing below the belt
get your mind out of the gutter

remember the general public refers to peppers "burning" even without 'blistering'

 

[PIC 1]

I don't know about that YOU HAVEN'T STOPPED YELLING EVER SINCE.

HAHA.............WHAT!

 

[Justaguy]

SPEAK UP!

 

[synclinorium]

I never noticed any irritation even after handling the plant debris this fall... didn't even remember this bit about them. Oh well.

 

[willard3]

I just read that the Rocoto leaves carry toxins and that the sap can cause blisters.

Words will hold still for anybody.............