Scilla
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- SIL-uh
- This plant has high severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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Bulbous herb with long leaves and slender terminal flowers.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: This plant is highly toxic, may be fatal if eaten. Skin irritation is minor, lasting for only a few minutes.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Scilla
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Eurasia and Africa
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Bulb
- Houseplant
- Poisonous
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Blue
- Purple/Lavender
- White
- Flower Shape:
- Bell
- Tubular
- Flower Petals:
- 6 petals/rays
- Flower Description:
- 6-parted, bell-shaped, tubular or spreading.
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Leaves:
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Poisonous to Humans:
- Poison Severity:
- High
- Poison Symptoms:
- Pain in the mouth, nausea, abdominal pain vomiting, cramping, diarrhea, lowered heart rate. Skin irritation in susceptible individuals.
- Poison Toxic Principle:
- Cardiac glycosides
- Causes Contact Dermatitis:
- Yes
- Poison Part:
- Flowers
- Fruits
- Leaves
- Roots
- Sap/Juice
- Seeds
- Stems
