Poisonous Plants - Wild
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:00 Solaris |
Monkshood, Wolfsbane, Aconitum Napellus South Hams. Devon ![]() |
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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:16 Derek Harper |
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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:44 Solaris |
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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:20 Solaris |
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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:24 Solaris |
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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:25 Solaris |
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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:28 Solaris |
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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:40 Solaris |
This is the fruit of the Cuckoo Pint (Arum maculatum) posted above by Derek Harper (photo by Rob Farrow) ![]() ![]() |
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:43 Solaris |
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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:50 Solaris |
The elderflower and indeed the elderberry are extremely useful for drinks and are reputed to have beneficial effects on the symptoms of colds, flu, etc. However, care must be taken as "The leaves, twigs, branches, seeds and roots contain a cyanide producing glycoside. Ingesting any of these parts in sufficient quantity can cause toxic build of cyanide in the body. In addition, the unripened berry, flowers and "umbels" contain a toxic alkaloid. Due to the possibility of cyanide poisoning, children should be discouraged from making whistles, slingshots or other toys from elderberry wood. In addition, "herbal teas" made with elderberry leaves (which contain cyanide inducing glycosides) should be treated with high caution." ![]() |
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