Toxicology Answer: The Fig Tree
Background My favorite part of the fig plant (Ficus carica L.) is the fruit, of course. These…
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Toxicology Answer: The Fig Tree
Background My favorite part of the fig plant (Ficus carica L.) is the fruit, of course. These... -
Toxicology Question: What Biblical Plant Can Cause Severe Eye Irritation?
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8 Pitfalls in Recognition and Management of Acetaminophen Toxicity
About one billion doses of acetaminophen are taken safely per annum, and 60 million people in the...
Toxicology Question: What Biblical Plant Can Cause Severe Eye Irritation?
Hint: It produces a tasty fruit. Click here to read the answer.
8 Pitfalls in Recognition and Management of Acetaminophen Toxicity
About one billion doses of acetaminophen are taken safely per annum, and 60 million people in the…
Toxicology Q&A: Which Plant’s Sap Is Toxic to the Eyes?
HINT: It can cause mild conjunctivitis to severe keratouveitis and even blindness if contact occurs with your…
Toxicology Answer: The Periwinkle
Answer: Periwinkle, or Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus rosea), is a tropical perennial that was brought to Europe in…
Toxicology Question: The Pinwheel of Poison
Question: Nicknamed sorcerer’s violet, fairy’s paintbrush, and fiore di morte (flower of death in Italian), and often…
Toxicology Answer: Take Care with the Bigleaf Hydrangea
Answer: Bigleaf Hydrangea This ornamental deciduous shrub can grow to six feet tall and are often seen…
Toxicology Question: Which Popular Garden Shrub Causes Seizure and Coma?
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Toxicology Q&A: Don’t Eat These Berries!
The Lantana camara is a striking plant often used in gardens as a focal point. Its tiny…
Toxicology Answer: the Lovely Lily of the Valley
Answer: Lily of the valley Description Although part of the asparagus family and potentially deadly, the flower…