A tip for these early days of spring: daffodils (botanic name Narcissus) are powerfully emetic. Translation? They’re poisonous. And they’ll give your kid a bad case of the pukes, perhaps worse, if they’re eaten. It’s an attribute that gives the story of Narcissus of Greek mythology a little kick: He was a hero known for his beauty and, also, for spurning the love of the nymph Echo. When he saw the reflection of his own face in a stream, though, he fell in love and remained and died in that spot, where the flower Narcisuss was said to later have sprouted.
Not every poisonous plant has such an epic story, but there are many common plants – including houseplants – that are poisonous to kids if they’re ingested. Here’s a quick rundown of some to warn your wee ones about:
[left to right] Azalea, Foxglove, Philodendron, Amaryllis, Hydrangea, Peace Lily, Juniper, Calladium, Lily of the Valley, Iris, Gladiola, Cyclamen:
A whole list of indoor and outdoor plants to be cautious about can be found at Safe Kids USA.
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