If you are in charge of a child or pet, it is best to be aware of these species.
The flowers spread color and joy and complement the garden. However, there are some species that are common and loved by gardeners that are toxic.
Nobody is saying you should remove or avoid them altogether, but if you did small children and petsyou should know which flowers are poisonous so that you can keep your eyes open and know what the consequences could be if they ingest them. Check the list below:
1. Hydrangea
Be very careful when growing hydrangeas – don’t keep them indoors if you have cats and dogs, in case they might bite you. Hydrangeas contain a small amount of cyanide and can be fatal if ingested in large quantities.
While it is not dangerous for humans, eating a specific amount of leaves or flowers can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy in pets.
2. Clematis
Quite mild but toxic, clematis is poisonous. When touched or consumed, the toxin beckons anemone (irritating glycoside) affects both pets and humans.
The plant can cause dermatitis in some people after contact and mild burning sensation and mouth ulcer if swallowed. It mostly affects pets such as dogs, cats and horses and the causes nausea And salivation. Fortunately, the symptoms soon disappear, the pets themselves do not touch the clematis due to its bitter taste.
* When pruning clematis, wear gloves.
3. Calotropes
Calotropis is one of the most common weeds that grows throughout South Asia. But its latex oozes from the flowers and leaves that contain it calotropin – if the substance comes into contact with the eyes, it may cause blindness.
4. Oleander
Oleanders are charming, fragrant and loved by owners, they bloom in white, pink, yellow or red. But be careful if you have children, as eating only a small amount of this toxic flower can be dangerous.
All parts of oleander are extremely poisonous if ingested, the smoke that burns from its wood is also toxic. Symptoms of poisoning include dehydration, fever, slow heart rate, tremors, and even death is possible.
5. Azalea
Both azaleas and rhododendrons are poisonous to Pets. These colorful flowers are beautiful to look at and add color to a garden. Flowers, leaves or stems can cause nausea, and abdominal pain difficulty breathingif ingested.
6. Narcissus
Bulbs are the toxic part of this popular and familiar flower, so you probably have one. extra care when you plant it if you have a dog who likes to dig in flower beds. Excessive intake can cause vomiting, diarrhea, tightness, tremors and heart rhythm disturbances.
7. Lantana
Lantana is an extremely common flower in the tropics and can be treated like a weed in many countries. Its flowers are available in shades of white, yellow, pink, red, purple or orange.
Known for its intense scent and also for attracting butterflies, the plant contains a liver toxin in its structure. Symptoms such as depression, vomiting, fatigue and liver failure are possible after its ingestion.
8. Digital
Digital gloves are used to make medicines, but all parts of the plant are slightly poisonous – contains digital glycoside, digitoxin and deslanocide. If you ingest a certain amount of digitalis, it can cause headaches, stomach pain and fainting.
9. Thrush
Lily of the valley is very toxic, flowers, leaves and stem should not be consumed. The plant contains cardiac glycosideswhich act directly on the heart and cause vomiting, delusion, dullness, slow heartbeat and in some cases can be fatal.
Fortunately, the poison is slowly absorbed by the body, so prompt medical intervention after consumption can prevent a lot of damage from occurring.
10. Morning glory
Not all morning glory species are poisonous, but there are few whose seeds are poisonous if ingested.
Morning Glory contains toxic substances called lysergic alkaloidscausing medical signs such as diarrhea, incoordination and liver failure if the amount of seeds ingested is high.
11. Wisteria
The tempting beauty of wisteria is tempting, but you know it’s a mildly poisonous plant, especially for cats and dogs. Every part of him is poisonous, above all seeds. If only a few seeds are ingested, they can cause mild abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea and central nervous system depression.
12. Vinca from Madagascar
Madagascar vinca is one of the easiest flowers to grow and can be an excellent ground cover in hot climates, but it is mildly poisonous and contains a group of alkaloids.
The plant is used in Ayurvedic and in Chinese herbal medicines to cure high pressure. Excessive consumption causes a drop in blood pressure and hypotension. Warning: do not confuse the Madagascar vinca with the major vinca, which is not poisonous.
13. Zantedeschia
Zantedeschia can make a great cut flower and its leaves are edible after cooking, but only after this preparation. According to North Carolina State University, all parts of the species are poisonous and contain calcium oxalate crystals, and for this reason, eating any part of the plant raw can cause swelling lips, tongue and throat. Similar symptoms occur with animals.
* Via Garden Web balcony
Source: Terra
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