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Delphiniums poisonous ?
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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. |
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Delphiniums poisonous ?
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HaaRoy wrote: I don't understand. Lots of plants are poisonous. Regards, Nick Maclaren, University of Cambridge Computing Service, New Museums Site, Pembroke Street, Cambridge CB2 3QH, England. Email: Tel.: +44 1223 334761 Fax: +44 1223 334679 |
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Delphiniums poisonous ?
HaaRoy wrote: Family Ranunculaceae 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! Yes. But then so are lots of plants. It is easier to list the plants which have absolutely no poisonous parts. Even common food plants can be seriously toxic if you are dumb enough to eat the wrong parts. The general rule is do not eat plant material unless you know for certain that it is edible. A fair number of common ornamentals are moderately to severely toxic if eaten. Regards, Martin Brown |
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