If you have children or pets at home, it is good to know that not all plants are edible.
I'm Nô Figueiredo, landscape artist.
And I will now talk about some toxic plants that cause more poison accidents in Brazil.
Many plants that love to have at home are toxic.
And they can do harm if they come into contact with eyes or skin.
I believe the best way to prevent accidents is knowledge.
So I will now talk about some plant responsible
the largest number of poisonings in Brazil.
Small children up to 6 years old are attracted by the exuberance of
the leaves and flowers of many plants commonly used indoors.
And put in their mouth, which causes irritation of the mucous membranes of the mouth, pharynx, larynx.
abundant salivation, pain in the mouth, tongue and lips, nausea and vomiting.
In case of contact with eyes there are need of more care.
There may be a corneal injury accompanied by pain and photophobia.
First on the list, the most famous plant in cases of poisoning by plants.
It's the "dumb cane" (Dieffenbachia amoena).
Rjght after comes the dear Anthurium with its colorful beautiful and showy flowers.
The "Angel wings" with its stunning foliage.
Also known as Caladium bicolor.
The Devil's Evy.
The Monstera (Monstera deliciosa).
The philodendrons.
Peace lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii).
And the arum lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica).
They are all are poisonous and relatives to Dieffenbachia.
Children a little older love playing of milking plants and making food.
The contact with this latex, the plant milk, causes skin inflammation, redness.
Swelling, pain and may even kill the tissue.
When part of the plant is ingested, you may feel a burning sensation in the lips, tongue and oral mucosa.
intestinal pain, vomiting and diarrhea.
Most responsible for this type of Intoxication is the Crown of torns (Euphorbia milii).
Followed by Castor Bean (Ricinus communis) and the Bellyache bush (Jatropha gossypiifolia).
The Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima), Plumeria (Plumeria rubra) and Croton (Codiaeum variegatum).
The snowy bush (Euphorbia leucocephala Lotsy) and the Pencil tree or aveloz (Euphorbia tirucalli) also have this latex and deserve attention.
Most cases of poisoning by these plants are by children over 6 years.
Because these plants are grown on sidewalks, gardens and squares.
Other plants found on sidewalks
and that also have showy and colorful flowers and are also poisonous are:
The Golden trumpet (Allamanda cathartica) with its bright yellow flowers.
The Oleander (Nerium oleander) with your roses or white flowers.
And yeallow oleandae (Thevetia peruviana) that has a fruit that looks like a chestnut.
In Hydrangea (Hydrangeas macrophylla) the poison is inside the leaves and flower buds.
In Lantana (Lantana camara) its immature fruit and leaves are poisonous.
Fortunately their beautiful flowers are not poisonous.
The African tuliptree (Spathodea campanulata,), a beautiful tree with orange flowers and is toxic to hummingbirds and bees.
And its flowers are slippery, and dangerous when planted in sidewalks.
Place the plant in a high place, away from reach of children and animals.
Teach children that they should not put plants in the mouth or play with its milk.
When you are dealing with toxic plants.
If you are dealing with some of that list.
Wear gloves and goggles to avoid an accident.
Do not make remedies and homemade teas with plants that you do not know without physician orientation.
In case of accident with toxic plants, if the child is eating the plant.
Carefully remove it from the mouth and keep this plant, this leaf for reference.
Because you probably will need to show the doctor which plant is for identification.
and rinse the mouth with water.
Call the poison center 0800 722 6001 (this number is in Brazil).
In Sinitox website has more information on toxic plants.
And other toxic products that can cause accidents.
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