The plant has been […]Sun Spurge Uses, Benefits and Side Effects Botanical Name: Euphorbia helioscopia. The genus Euphorbia (spurge) contains over 1600 species making it one of the most species-rich plant genus in the world. The common characteristic of all these species is that they ...
Ukrainian (Ruthenian) Names of Plants Motivated by Medicinal, Narcotic and Poisonous EffectsLinguisticsUkrainiannameplantmotivationThe author examines motivation of plant names registered in 50 localities in Eastern Slovakia inhabited by Ukrainians/Ruthenians.Cizmarova M...
Plant Facts Fungi 9 most poisonous mushrooms: deadly fungi you don't want to mess with9 most poisonous mushrooms: deadly fungi you don't want to mess with Mushrooms can be a great and tasty source of food, but foragers beware, some should be avoided at all cost!
Tomato PlantTulipVincaWisteriaYarrowYewYuccaThe ASPCA also provides an even more complete list of plants and flowers that have been reported as having systemic effects on animals and/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract. It too is not meant as all-inclusive, but it does contain the ...
plant Print Also known as: Euphorbia pulcherrima Written and fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an ...
Common Names:Rhododendron, Rosebay,Azalea The toxic principle of this plant is grayanotoxin which interferes with the functioning of skeletal muscles and the heart. Ingesting even a small amount can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, low blood pressure, paralysis in the legs, depression of the ...
The Name of the Game: Plant Names as a Key to Some Pastimes Involving Plants The names of things can be highly misleading. E. Estyn Evans gives a nice example: a simple horse-drawn hayrake, now rarely seen, used to be considered cha......
Most plants we would never think to eat or touch, but for small children and pets that are unaware of harmful side effects, it’s recommended you keep them out of arm’s reach. For example, a peace lily is a very popular indoor plant given its ability to clean the air in your home...
In some parts of Europe and India, Datura has been a popular poison for suicide and murder. Datura intoxication typically produces effects similar to that of an anticholinergic delirium, which is usually involving a complete inability to differentiate reality from fantasy as well as hyperthermia, tac...
Is Abutilon megapotamicum poisonous? Abutilonmegapotamicum has no toxic effects reported. What is the common name for Abutilon? General common names includeIndian mallow and velvetleaf; ornamental varieties may be known as room maple, parlor maple, or flowering maple. ...