TOXIC PLANT ORGANISMS FOUND IN THE PHILIPPINES

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Scientific Name
Anemone spp.

Common Name
Windflower, Pasqueflower, Thimbleweed

Family
Ranunculaceae

Plant Description
Perennial herb with alternate or whorled, finely divided leaves; flowers white, yellow-green, red, or purple, cup-shaped with 5-many petal-like parts and many stamens; small fruits often with plumose tails.

Origin
Asia.

Poisonous Part
All parts when fresh.

Symptoms
Inflammation and blistering upon contact with fresh sap; irritation of mouth, vomiting and diarrhea following ingestion.

Toxic Principle
Protoanemonin.

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Severity
Toxic only if large quantities eaten.  Causes severe pain in the mouth if eaten.