Daphne Berry Spurge laurel, lady laurel, paradise plant, dwarf bay---Daphne, also called spurge laurel, lady laurel, paradise plant, or dwarf bay, is a small shrub about 1–1.5 metres in height.
All parts of daphne contain toxins, but the greatest concentrations occur in the bark, sap, and berries.
Mezerein, an acrid resin producing a severe skin irritation; and daphnin, a bitter, poisonous glycoside.
These are extremely active toxins, even a single berry chewed but not swallowed typically causes intense burning in the throat and mouth.
Consumption of a few berries can cause upset stomach, headaches, diarrhea, delirium, and convulsions. If the victim falls into a coma, death can ensue.
All parts of daphne contain toxins, but the greatest concentrations occur in the bark, sap, and berries.
Mezerein, an acrid resin producing a severe skin irritation; and daphnin, a bitter, poisonous glycoside.
These are extremely active toxins, even a single berry chewed but not swallowed typically causes intense burning in the throat and mouth.
Consumption of a few berries can cause upset stomach, headaches, diarrhea, delirium, and convulsions. If the victim falls into a coma, death can ensue.
