Family
Ranunculaceae
Plant Description
Herbaceous annual or perennial; leaves alternate, long-stalked,
palmately divided or lobed; flowers in terminal, elongated clusters,
blue to purple or nearly white, with a single spur on the back side;
fruit dry, many seeded.
Origin
USA, NC, Europe.
Distribution
Throughout; garden ornamentals.
Where Found
Weedy in disturbed areas in woods, fields, gardens; some native
species in forest or natural areas in rich woods in mountains;
landscape in flower gardens as cultivated ornamental annuals or
perennials.
Mode
Ingestion
Poisonous Part
All parts.
Symptoms
Burning of lips and mouth, numbness of throat; intense vomiting and
diarrhea, muscular weakness and spasms, weak pulse, paralysis of the
respiratory system, convulsions; fatal.
Toxic Principle
Alkaloids delphinine, ajacine, and others.
Severity
HIGHLY TOXIC, MAY BE FATAL IF EATEN!


"Poisonous Plants of North Carolina," Dr. Alice B. Russell, Department
of Horticultural Science; Dr. James W. Hardin, Botany; Dr. Larry
Grand, Plant Pathology; and Dr. Angela Fraser, Family and Consumer
Sciences; North Carolina State University. All Pictures Copyright
@1997Alice B. Russell, James W. Hardin, Larry Grand. Computer
programming, Miguel A. Buendia; graphics, Brad Capel.

Disclaimer: The list of poisonous plants on this web site does not
necessarily include every poisonous plant that is known, or that might
be found in an urban landscape or home. North Carolina State
University does not advise eating any of the plants included in this
web site. The information concerning edibility is taken from the
literature, and the degree of reliability is unknown. We discourage
the use of any of these plants for self medication. In cases of
accidental exposure or ingestion, contact the Carolina's Poison Center
at 1-800-848-6946, PO Box 32861 Charlotte, NC 28232-2861. If not in
North Carolina contact your local poison control center or a
physician.