Herb Paris
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Herb Paris
Names: Paris quadrifolia, true-lover’s knot
Description: Perennial with a fleshy rootstock. Leaves have four points, flowers are green / white and grow solitary. Fruit is a purple / black berry. This plant stinks.
Concern level: Only during drought conditions, unpalatable.
Toxic parts: The entire plant is toxic, concentrated in the fruit.
Symptoms: Gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, colic, contracted pupils, failure of cardiac and respiratory systems, death.
Danger: Contains saponines which can be fatal.
More information: Botanical.com
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