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Scientific
Name
Clematis spp.
Common
Names
Clematis, virgin's bower
Family
Ranunculaceae
Plant
Description
Deciduous or evergreen vine; leaves
alternate, pinnately divided; flowers with 4-8 petal-like parts of various
colors, many stamens, and then many small, dry fruits each with a
silky-plumose tail.
Origin
USA,
NC; Eurasia, Africa.
Poisonous
Part
All
species are toxic, all parts.
Symptoms
Burning sensation of mouth and mouth ulcers;
skin redness and burning sensation.
Toxic
Principle
Anemonin.
Severity
Toxic only if large quantities
eaten. Causes severe pain in
the mouth if eaten. Skin
irritation minor, or lasting only for a few minutes.
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