Poison Flowers and Bulbs

Poison Flowers and Bulbs
FLOWER GARDEN PLANTS
PLANTTOXIC PARTSYMPTOMS
AnemoneSeed and young plantsGastric, nervous system, depression
Autumn Crocus, Star of BethlehemBulbsVomiting and nervous excitement.
Bleeding HeartFoliage, rootsMay be poisonous in large amounts. Has proved fatal to cattle.
Buttercupsall parts (especially flowers)-
Castor beanSeedsBurning of mouth and throat, gastric, intestinal
Dicentra (Bleeding heart)All plant partsTrembling, staggering, convulsions
Dutchman's breechesAll parts, especially bulbs-
Four O'clockRoots, seedsGastric, intestinal
FoxgloveLeavesLarge amounts cause dangerously irregular heartbeat and pulse, usually digestive upset and mental confusion. May be fatal.
Gloriosa lilyAll partsNumbness of lips and tongue, intestinal, convulsions
HyacinthBulbIntestinal
IrisUnderground stemsSevere-but not usually serious-digestive upset.
LarkspurYoung plant, seedsDigestive upset, nervous excitement, depression. May be fatal.
Lily-of-the-ValleyLeaves, flowersIrregular heart beat and pulse, usually accompanied by digestive upset and mental confusion.
LobeliaAll parts-
MonkshoodFleshy rootsDigestive upset and nervous excitement.
Morning GlorySeedsHallucinogen
SweetpeaSeedsRespiratory, paralysis, convulsions

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