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Lycorine is a toxic crystalline alkaloid found in various Amaryllidaceae species, such as the cultivated bush lily (Clivia miniata), surprise lilies (), and daffodils ().It may be highly poisonous, or even lethal, when ingested in certain quantities. [1]
Yes, the ASPCA states that daffodils are toxic to cats, dogs and horses, and if ingested can cause diarrhea and vomiting. The bulbs are the most poisonous and if large amounts are consumed, it can ...
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daffodil, narcissus, jonquil Amaryllidaceae: The bulbs are poisonous and cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea; can be fatal. [citation needed] Stems also cause headaches, vomiting, and blurred vision. Nerium oleander: oleander Apocynaceae: All parts are toxic, the leaves and woody stems in particular.
The toxicity of Narcissus varies with species, N. poeticus being more toxic than N. pseudonarcissus, for instance. The distribution of toxins within the plant also varies, for instance, there is a five times higher concentration of alkaloid in the stem of N. papyraceus than in the bulb, making it dangerous to herbivores more likely to consume ...
If consumed, the flowers can feel like ‘swallowing a box of tiny needles’, a botanist warned
Daffodils can be various shades of yellow. Some can be mixed shades of yellow or yellow and orange. Daffodils contain lycorine which can cause vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, stomachache, heart, and breathing issues. [25] Any part of the plant may induce side effects, but the bulb is the most toxic.
Scillitoxin (scillaine) is a chemical substance found in daffodils. [1] [2] It is a cardiac glucoside (a type of glycoside). [3] with effects similar to digitoxin. [4] The first, 1889, edition of the Merck Index lists: "Scilli-toxin (Scillain)" under the heading of "Squill (Scilla) preparations". [5]