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« on: October 20, 2009, 01:55:18 AM »
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Daffodil
Daffodil

Daffodil

Scientific Name

Narcissus spp.

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Common Names

Narcissus, Jonquil

What makes Daffodils toxic?

Daffodils contain lycorine. The Daffodils bulb contains a higher concentration of lycorine than the leaves.

What is lycorine?

Lycorine is a crystalline alkaloid that inhibits protein synthesis.

Signs of poisoning

If you suspect poisoning the symptoms are vomiting, diarrhea, and convulsions. Has the possibility of being lethal in large amounts.

Toxicity

Toxic to cats, toxic to dogs


Other plants toxic to cats | Other plants toxic to dogs


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