The stalk leaves and flowers of the spider lily are mildly poisonous but the bulbs are very poisonous.
Don't touch: Red spider lily bulbs are poisonous if eaten, and touching the stems or petals can cause a rash. Don't let it put you off bringing kids, though—it's a great chance to teach children not to touch.
Spider lilies are considered mildly poisonous, so don't eat them. In Japan, where it is called “Higanbana”, the plant is used to protect the rice paddies since it is toxic to rats and other wild animals. You may find the rice patties lined with these plants creating a striking view when in bloom.
The entire lily plant is toxic: the stem, leaves, flowers, pollen, and even the water in a vase.
To ensure the graves were left alone, people planted the poisonous red spider lilies over buried bodies to deter animals. Graves and death were soon associated with the red spider lily, earning it the name of 'death flower' and the even darker, 'corpse flower'.
The name of the flower can also refer to 'the other shore'; its bright colours said to guide souls into the afterlife. An aspect that presumably explains its use at funerals. And if that wasn't enough, another story is that red spider lilies bloom along the paths of departing lovers.
The Lycoris radiata or red spider lilies bloom at the end of summer, marking the start of autumn. These flowers are poisonous to wild animals and are often planted around rice paddies and cemeteries for protection.
The peace lily is one of the most common household plants Poison Control is called about. The flowers, leaves, and stems of the peace lily contain very small, insoluble calcium oxalate crystal that can cause immediate mouth and throat irritation if chewed or swallowed.
The lily family is mostly pollen-free so they won't cause pollen allergies. However, be careful because both Oriental and Stargazer lilies carry an intense aroma. That strong scent might trigger people who get migraines or are sensitive to fragrances.
Do not brush or rub with your hand. Your skin contains oils that will help attach the pollen to the fibres: let the pollen dry and remove it with a soft brush. A makeup (blush) brush is perfect for gently removing the pollen from lily petals and from clothes.
Symptoms: All parts of the plant are poisonous including the yellow spike and surrounding white spathe. If eaten, symptoms can include swelling of the tongue and throat, stomach pain, vomiting and severe diarrhoea. Severe swelling or gastric irritation may become life threatening.
Abstract. Hymenocallis coronaria, also known as the rocky shoals spider lily , is a rare species that is restricted to Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Scientific Name: Hippeastrum spp. Clinical Signs: Vomiting, salvation, diarrhea; large ingestions cause convulsions, low blood pressure, tremors and cardiac arrhythmias. Bulbs are the most poisonous part.
Spider Lily
This perennial bulb grows a stalk-like stem with buds that provide a gentle fragrance — nothing overpowering. Its wispy, curled petals add an eye-catching texture and exotic appeal to a landscape. The fact that it's one of the most fragrant flowers is an added bonus!
Slugs and snails eat its foliage and emerging flowers.
When the flowers stalks of this traditional Southern bulb have faded, trim the stems to the ground. Watch for the narrow, dark green, silver striped foliage to appear, and be sure not to cut it back during its growing season.
The list includes flowers that can be found in the home or in the garden at various times of the year, which can cause "vomitting," "diarrhea" and even breathing problems. Lilies make the top of the list as perhaps the most dangerous.
How is lily toxicity diagnosed in cats? Lily toxicity is diagnosed in cats by finding a chewed on piece of the plant or pieces of the plant in vomit, or by knowing that a cat in kidney failure has been in contact with lilies. Kidney function is evaluated through testing of blood and urine.
Always, always remove lily stamens (actually the pollen is located on the stamen's anther)... unless, that is, you don't mind having wall fabric or clothing stained with yellow or orange pollen. Once that happens, pollen is extremely difficult to remove.
Calla or arum lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopica) and peace lilies (Spathiphyllum sp.) contain crystals that are extremely irritating to the mouth and digestive tract, causing drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea; however, they do not affect the kidneys.
A Black rose is an intense shade of purple or red. This unusual rosy color is associated with death. It's easy to understand why this rose symbolizes death, as black is the color used to show that someone is sad. The red poppy is a commemorative flower for veterans.
The striking, seemingly magical blooms in red, orange, yellow or white add color to the landscape in a late summer or early fall garden, when most other flowers have stopped blooming. The blooms last for about two weeks.
In a planting site to their liking, deer-resistant red spider lilies will naturalize and spread. To keep them from becoming overcrowded, which could lead to diminished bloom production, divide them every few years. This is best done in the early summer when the plants are dormant.