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Squill
Family:
Liliaceae
Scientific Name:
Scilla spp
Toxic Parts:
all
Toxins:
cardiac glycosides
Flower Color:
Found:
gardens, ornamental
Geographical Distribution
Squill
Scilla spp
Hyacinth-of-Peru, Cuban lily, Sea onion, Star hyacinth
7
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Squill (
Scilla spp
) are perennial bulbs known for their beautiful early spring flowers. The flowers have a hyacinth-type appearance, and are usually blue, purple or white. All parts of the plant are highly toxic, containing cardiac glycosides.
Symptoms
Irregular pulse
diarrhea
vomiting
tremors
seizures
cardiac arrest
coma
References
University of California
Toxic Plants
Safe and Poisonous Garden Plants
(2022)
Nelson, Lewis S., et al.
Handbook of poisonous and injurious plants
New York: New York Botanical Garden
(2007)
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