TOXIC PLANT ORGANISMS FOUND IN THE PHILIPPINES

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Scientific Name
Crinum spp.

Common Names
Crinum lily, spider lily

Family
Amaryllidaceae

Plant Description
Bulbous perennial with long, strap-like leaves: flowers variously clustered on a long, naked stem, white or variously colored, 6-parted, tubular.

Origin
Asia, Tropical America, Africa, southern USA.

Poisonous Part
Bulbs, all parts.

Symptoms
Nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Toxic Principle
Alkaloids.

Severity
Causes only low toxicity if eaten