RE: OT: Iris Toxicity
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- Subject: RE: [iris-talk] OT: Iris Toxicity
- From: J* H*
- Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 07:27:50 -0800
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From: Steve Szabo
>>I did a search on "plant toxicity" to gather results and this was the
first hit that mentioned iris that I would consider to be valid. <<
Steve,
I did a few more broad searches and turned up little to nothing on iris
toxicity.
It doesn't make sense that *someone* has done some research on this topic
but I'm beginning to wonder if the majority of people have a tendency to
lump all species of irises together.
I know it's common for most garden visitors to think only of TBs whenever
irises are mentioned and most are downright flabbergasted when they find
out there's more than one kind.
Just for kicks, I looked up "potato plant" using this same database. It
doesn't mention that any part *is* edible and someone not familiar with
spuds might read this as "the whole plant". It shows "Major toxicity:
Ingestions of these plants, especially in large amounts, are expected to
cause serious effects to major body organs such as the liver, heart or
kidneys. If ingested, call the poison center immediately for more advice."
and "Animal toxicity: These plants are known to cause problems in animals."
That ought to make ya think twice the next time someone asks "You want
fries with that?" :)
Christy Hensler
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