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The plant is poisonous, containing cardiostimulant compounds such as adonidin and aconitic acid. [42] Aesculus hippocastanum: horse-chestnut, buckeye, conker tree Sapindaceae: All parts of the raw plant are poisonous due to saponins and glycosides such as aesculin, causing nausea, muscle twitches, and sometimes paralysis. [43] Agave spp.
The name of Rappaccini's daughter is a reference to Dante's Beatrice, allegory of Divine Wisdom and Divine Grace: the name means "she who brings bliss", "she who makes blessed". Dante meets her in the Garden of Eden, while a hundred angels scatter flowers above and around her ( Purgatory Canto XXX:19–39 ).
Atropa bella-donna has a long history of use as a medicine, cosmetic, and poison. [11] [6] [12] Known originally under various folk names (such as "deadly nightshade" in English), the plant was named Atropa bella-donna by Carl Linnaeus (1707–1778) when he devised his classification system.
Moments after gathering a giant hogweed plant with her bare hands, 10-year-old Lauren Fuller's hands began to melt as she suffered third-degree burns. The girl may now need skin grafts.
Note: If you think you’ve come in contact with a poisonous plant and need help, call NC Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. Here are plants with which you should make yourself familiar:
If you or a loved one is experiencing an allergic reaction after coming into contact with a poisonous plant, you can call Texas Poison Control at (800) 222-1222 to seek help.
All parts of the plant are poisonous. However, accidental poisoning is not likely since the berries are extremely bitter. The berries are the most toxic part of the plant. A healthy adult will experience poisoning from as few as six berries. Ingestion of the berries causes nausea, dizziness, increased pulse and severe gastrointestinal discomfort.
The seeds grows on the Cerbera odollam plant, known as the "suicide tree" or "pong pong." The plant is listed under the FDA's poisonous plant database and its seeds contain a poison that causes ...