Garland daphne
General poisoning notes:
Garland daphne (Daphne cneorum) is an ornamental shrub found in the warmest parts of Canada. This shrub contains the same toxins as the other Daphne spp. listed in this information system. It is capable of causing poisoning in humans and any animals that might ingest it, such as family pets. See additional information under general notes for Daphne mezereum.
Nomenclature:
Scientific Name: Daphne cneorum L.
Vernacular name(s): garland daphne
Scientific family name: Thymelaeaceae
Vernacular family name: mezereum.
Daphne cneorum L.
Geographic Information
Plant or plant parts used in or around the home.
Toxic parts:
All parts, flowers, leaves, mature fruit, seeds.
Toxic plant chemicals:
Daphnetoxin
dihydroxycoumarin
mezerein
dihydroxycoumarin
mezerein
Daphnetoxin
Animals/Human Poisoning:
Note: When an animal is listed without additional information, the literature (as of 1993) contained no detailed explanation.
Cats
Dogs
Humans
General symptoms of poisoning:
Abdominal pains, diarrhea, kidney, congestion of, mouth, irritation of, salivation, thirsty.
