Guide To Poisonous Flowers All Around
Last time, I told you that plants and other organisms can kill you just as easily as they can heal you. I gave you a few tips as to how to identify and handle them, however, how many poisonous species are there? Probably more than you think. So, in light of that, I thought it was time to create a guide to poisonous flowers first so you can be aware and know how to handle them. Knowledge is a powerful thing so let’s use it.
For reference, the toxicity levels are as follows:
Level 1: Major Toxicity - may cause serious illness or death
Level 2: Minor Toxicity - may cause minor illnesses like vomiting or diarrhea
Level 3: Oxalates - juice or sap contains oxalate crystals, which causes irritation in the skin, mouth, throat, and tongue
Level 4: Dermatitis - juice, thorns, or sap, may cause irritation or rash
Poisonous Flowers
Beautiful and deadly, a common combination when making a female character but the same can be said about some flowers. The vibrancy of their colors will lure you but beware, many of these flowers can harm you. Let’s go over them.
Azalea
Botanical Name: Rhododendron
Toxicity Level: 4
Poisonous Parts: entire plant
Symptoms of Poisoning: burning in mouth, salivation, blurred vision, low heart rate, low blood pressure, mild paralysis, hallucination, vomiting, tingling

Daffodil
Botanical Name: Narcissus
Toxicity Level: 2 and 4
Poisonous Parts: bulbs
Symptoms of Poisoning: irritation, diarrhea, burning, vomiting

Deadly Nightshade
Botanical Name: Atropa belladonna
Toxicity Level: 1 and 4
Poisonous Parts: roots (most deadly) and the rest of the plant
Symptoms of Poisoning: dry mouth, blurred vision, red dry skin, fever, inability to urinate or sweat, hallucinations, mental problems, spasms, convulsions, coma

Foxglove
Botanical Name: Digitalis purpurea
Toxicity Level: 1
Poisonous Parts: flowers, seeds, leaves
Symptoms of Poisoning: drooling, seizures, dilated pupils, vomiting, death

Iris
Botanical Name: Iris
Toxicity Level: 2 and 4
Poisonous Parts: stem, bulbs, leaves
Symptoms of Poisoning: diarrhea, vomiting, fever

Lantana
Botanical Name: Lantana camara
Toxicity Level: 2
Poisonous Parts: entire plant
Symptoms of Poisoning: depression, vomiting, weakness, possible liver failure, diarrhea

Lily-of-the-Valley
Botanical Name: Convallaria majalis
Toxicity Level: 1 and 4
Poisonous Parts: entire plant
Symptoms of Poisoning: seizures, vomiting, diarrhea

Monkshood
Botanical Name: Aconitum napellus, other Aconitum spp.
Toxicity Level: 1 and 4
Poisonous Parts: entire plant
Symptoms of Poisoning: skin irritation, slight dizziness, nausea, death (if eaten)

Morning Glory
Botanical Name: Ipomoea
Toxicity Level: 1
Poisonous Parts: seeds
Symptoms of Poisoning: hallucinations, vomiting, diarrhea

Mountain Laurel
Botanical Name: Kalmia latifolia
Toxicity Level: 1
Poisonous Parts: entire plant
Symptoms of Poisoning: diarrhea, vomiting, skin irritation

Oleander
Botanical Name: Nerium oleander
Toxicity Level: 1 and 4
Poisonous Parts: entire plant
Symptoms of Poisoning: seizures, vomiting, drooling, death

Peace Lily
Botanical Name: Spathiphyllum
Toxicity Level: 3 and 4
Poisonous Parts: leaves
Symptoms of Poisoning: inappetence, drooling, vomiting

Pennyroyal
Botanical Name: Mentha pulegium
Toxicity Level: 1
Poisonous Parts: oil (most toxic)
Symptoms of Poisoning: vomiting, nausea, dizziness, organ failure, abdominal pain, death
Poison Hemlock
Botanical Name: Conium maculatum
Toxicity Level: 1 and 4
Poisonous Parts: entire plant
Symptoms of Poisoning: burning sensation, nausea, vomiting, confusion, seizures, paralysis, death

Hydrangea
Botanical Name: Hydrangea
Toxicity Level: 2 and 4
Poisonous Parts: bark, leaves, buds, flowers
Symptoms of Poisoning: fever, diarrhea, vomiting

Leather Flower
Botanical Name: Clematis
Toxicity Level: 2
Poisonous Parts: seeds
Symptoms of Poisoning: internal bleeding

Wisteria
Botanical Name: Wisteria
Toxicity Level: 2 and 4
Poisonous Parts: seeds & pods (most toxic) and entire plant
Symptoms of Poisoning: stomach pains, vomiting, burning sensation, diarrhea

Larkspur
Botanical Name: Delphinium
Toxicity Level: 1
Poisonous Parts: entire plant
Symptoms of Poisoning: drooling, weakness, paralysis, abdominal pain, death

Bog Arum
Botanical Name: Calla
Toxicity Level: unknown
Poisonous Parts: entire plant
Symptoms of Poisoning: unknown

Hyacinth
Botanical Name: Hyacinthus
Toxicity Level: 4
Poisonous Parts: bulbs
Symptoms of Poisoning: mild skin irritation

Bloodroots
Botanical Name: Sanguinaria
Toxicity Level: 2
Poisonous Parts: oils, stems, flowers, leaves
Symptoms of Poisoning: Tiredness, organ failure, vomiting

Naked Lady
Botanical Name: Amarylidaceae
Toxicity Level: 1 and 4
Poisonous Parts: entire plant
Symptoms of Poisoning: tremors, vomiting, diarrhea

Baby‘s Breath
Botanical Name: Gypsophila
Toxicity Level: 2 and 4
Poisonous Parts: Entire plant
Symptoms of Poisoning: Vomiting, skin irritation, diarrhea

Bleeding Heart
Botanical Name: Lamprocapnos Spectabilis
Toxicity Level: 4
Poisonous Parts: Entire plant
Symptoms of Poisoning: tremors, vomiting, diarrhea

Marigold
Botanical Name: Tagetes
Toxicity Level: 2 and 4
Poisonous Parts: entire plant
Symptoms of Poisoning: eye and nose irritation, diarrhea, vomiting

Peruvian Lily
Botanical Name: Alstroemeria
Toxicity Level: 2 and 4
Poisonous Parts: entire plant
Symptoms of Poisoning: diarrhea, vomiting

Tulip
Botanical Name: Tulipa
Toxicity Level: 2 and 4
Poisonous Parts: bulb, stem, flowers
Symptoms of Poisoning: diarrhea, salivation, vomiting

Wolf’s Bane
Botanical Name: Aconitum
Toxicity Level: 1
Poisonous Parts: entire plant
Symptoms of Poisoning: frothing at the mouth, vomiting, seizures, death

Yarrow
Botanical Name: Achillea Millefolium
Toxicity Level: 2 and 4
Poisonous Parts: leaves and flowers
Symptoms of Poisoning: oozing sores, bumps on skin

Flowers are beautiful and lovely. Sometimes they smell just as good as they look. However, do not tempt fate by picking them or eating them. You never known if they had ill intentions. But, just because they’re deadly doesn’t mean you can’t also do some good with them. Be aware, do your research, and always wear gloves when handling plants and fungi. Stay safe and stay smart.
Guide to Poisonous Flowers was researched, written, and edited by Emmalie Roberts. For more articles, check out our blog page, here, and don't forget to follow us on social media, here, for daily tips, tricks, and reminders for your path to holistic health.
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