Planting a few small ornamental plants in the home or workplace is a hobby of Saigon people for many years. However, biologists warn that many plants contain deadly toxins if ingested.
Biological doctor Bui Van Le, University of Ho Chi Minh City, said that the family with the best children should not plant flowers and ornamental plants. Because that kind of bonsai flower is extremely poisonous, parents don't know it.
He said: 'It is best for parents, grandparents, babysitters to be careful, not to let them play, hold or give any kind of leaves to their mouths. Moreover, babies can play with soil in a very dirty pot, easily infected with helminths. Bonsai flowers are not only toxic to babies but also toxic to adults'.
1. Oleander
The scientific name is Nerium oleander . The whole body of Truc Dao has extremely toxic substances Oleandrin, Neriin. People can be poisoned by touching plants or swallowing. Mild causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, arrhythmia, severe loss of body control, coma. If not handled promptly will lead to death.
Drying or cooking does not take away the toxicity of this plant.Do not cultivate peach trees next to water sources (eating wells, water tanks .) because leaves and oleander trees fall down to poison the water. In the world, many cases of poisoning caused by oleander sap.
Presently, peach trees are being cultivated heavily in streets, flower gardens and public places.
2. Scented guava
The scientific name is Lantana spp . Lantinene alkaloid Or lantadene A causes intestinal burns, muscle relaxation, blood circulation disorders and can lead to death.
3. Stupid
The scientific name is Gloriosa superba. Tubers and seeds have a poisonous substance Colchicine and some other alkaloid that if ingested will numb the tongue, causing the body to lose feeling, heavy coma and if not handled promptly will lead to death.
4. Poison coffee, some kinds of coffee, Lychee flower
The scientific name is Datura metel , belonging to the family Solanaceae. Skin contact with any position on the tree can cause redness, itching, dizziness, headache, hallucinations, coma and can cause blindness or death.
It is also due to toxic substances in the leaves and stems, but the poisons are also used as medicines, if used in controlled doses, can cure coughs, seasickness, acne treatment.
5. Quyen
The scientific name is Rhododendron occidentale . All parts of the plant have toxins Andromedotoxin and Arbutin glucoside . People who are poisoned by this plant often experience nausea, drooling, vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, difficulty breathing, and unbalance. An amount of 100 to 225 grams of Azalea leaves is enough to cause severe poisoning for 25kg children.
6. Heavenly things
The scientific name is Strelitzia reginae . Flowers and seeds of plants have substances that cause intestinal toxicity. Exposure or eating flowers, seeds will cause nausea, diarrhea, dizziness.
7. Fun subjects
The scientific name is Caladium hortulanum . All parts of the plant are toxic. Calcium oxalate and Asparagine When ingested, it leads to the risk of burns, itching and irritation of the intestinal mucosa and mouth.
8. Arum lilies / Italian orchids
The scientific name is Zantedeschia aethiopica . The leaves and tubers have intestinal toxins Calcium oxalate. When ingested, this plant may vomit, burn the mucosal surface.
9. Fairy cacti
The scientific name is Euphorbia milii splendens. The resin causes skin burns when exposed.
10. Anh Thao
The scientific name is Cyclamen persicum. Plants have toxic alkaloids that cause indigestion, diarrhea, vomiting if ingested.
11. Pearl chain
Scientific name is Sedum morganianum: All parts of Glucosides cause fatigue, shortness of breath, diarrhea if ingested.
12. Great leaf
Scientific name is Colocasia spp . All parts of the plant contain Calcium oxalate Asparagine which causes itching and burning of the throat, diarrhea if ingested.
13. Hong subject
The scientific name is Anthurium spp . All parts of the plant are toxic to Calcium oxalate and Asparagine. Eating this plant can cause burns in the throat, stomach and intestines.
14. Yes
The scientific name is Hyacinth orientalis. The Orchid has an alkaloid toxin that causes cramps, bloating, nausea, and diarrhea if ingested.
15. Hydrangea
The scientific name is Hydrangea macrophylla. Hydragin-cyanogenic glycoside leaves and tubers have diarrhea, vomiting, and shortness of breath.
16. Decorative cacti
The scientific name is Euphorbia trigona. Resin May cause skin and eye burns if exposed, causing numbness to the tongue and mouth, vomiting if ingested.
17. Narcissus
The scientific name is Narcissus spp. The plant's roots have alkaloids that cause dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, body tremors, coma, which can lead to death when ingested.
18. Some types of betel nut (Betel nut, Betel nut, .)
There is the scientific name Philodendron spp. Calcium oxalate leaves and stems cause diarrhea, nausea, and burning of the oral mucosa when ingested.
19. Tulip
Tulipa spp. Tulipene tubers, ingested, cause dizziness and nausea.
20. Hyacinth
The scientific name is Eichhornia crassipes. All parts of the plant are toxic to indigestion, vomiting in dogs, cats and some other pets when ingested.
21. Hui Lili
Scientific name is Hippeastrum puniceum. Lycorine poisonous plants cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting when ingested. The sap can cause vomiting if ingested. Avoid direct contact with skin because it can cause burning, itching .
22. Ngo dong
The scientific name is Jatropha podagrica. Whole stems, especially tubers and seeds, contain Curcin poison that causes dizziness and nausea if ingested.
23. Heavenly bar tree
This tree is also known by the name ti ti, they belong to the family, have a beautiful shape so they are favored by many people as ornamental plants, especially in the house. All parts of this plant are poisonous from roots to tops. So avoid touching them while moving and take care. When unfortunately getting sap, soothe them with heat such as heating or washing with warm water.
The resin causes itching. If you eat, you must have numbness, red tongue, and itchy throat. Children who eat leaves, flowers or fruits of plants will be poisoned.
24. Century tree
Century tree plastics also call agave plants that can cause serious skin irritation if exposed to skin, and swallowing can cause digestive problems.
25. Van Lo
This species should not be planted in closed rooms because it can cause illness, poisoning, and even death without you having to touch them. Particularly the shells and tops of vermicelli trees with strong poison can cause cancer or chronic neurosis.
26. Spread the bell
The poison in flowers and fruits of this flower can be fatal if you swallow it.
27. Red pine tree
Red pine or Taxus baccata ('taxus' means poison) is a large shrub commonly found in forests in Europe, with green leaves all year round. Soft fruit, ripe red color looks very eye-catching but contains dark brown granules with very strong toxicity, so far there is no toxic antidote.
Anyone who eats a tree will die within minutes. Because this toxin causes spasms, paralysis, it has been used as an abortion drug, but most cases often result in death.
28. Black cherry (nightshade)
The fruit of the black cherry tree can cause swallowing, loss of voice, respiratory disorders, seizures and possibly death in young children if ingested.
