Amaryllis (A. vittata)
General poisoning notes:
The symptoms of poisoning and the chemical involved in amaryllis (A. vittata) are the same as those for A. belladonna. Please see the additional notes listed under that species.
Nomenclature:
Scientific Name: Amaryllis vittata Ait.
Vernacular name(s): amaryllis (A. vittata)
Scientific family name: Amaryllidaceae
Vernacular family name: amaryllis
Amaryllis vittata Ait.
Geographic Information
Plant or plant parts used in or around the home.
Toxic parts:
Bulbs
Toxic plant chemicals:
Lycorine
Symptoms of poisoning:
Nausea, vomiting
Animals/Human Poisoning:
Note: When an animal is listed without additional information, the literature (as of 1993) contained no detailed explanation.
Humans
General symptoms of poisoning:
Nausea, vomiting
