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Tulips (Tulipa)
Tulips are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Tulips
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Attributes of Tulips
Plant Height
50 cm
Spread
15 cm to 23 cm
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 8 cm
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
5 - 32 ℃
Scientific Classification of Tulips
Tulips and Their Toxicity
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* The judgment on toxicity and danger is for reference only. We DO NOT GUARANTEE any accuracy of such judgment. Therefore, you SHALL NOT rely on such judgment. It is IMPORTANT TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE in advance when necessary.
Slightly Toxic to Humans
Although beautiful to look at, tulips are toxic to humans and animals when consumed in large amounts, and can also cause a rash after coming into contact with a person's skin.
Toxic to Cats
Cats should be kept away from the moderately toxic tulips. The bulb contains the most toxins, but ingestion of any part of the plant can cause a variety of symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, and depression. Symptoms typically come on quite quickly but tulip poisoning is rarely fatal. Call your veterinarian for assistance if you suspect your cat has ingested any part of these plants.
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Who Is Most at Risk of Plant Poisoning?
Your pets like cats and dogs can be poisoned by them as well!
Do not let your lovely pets eat any parts, nor contact with the sap of toxic or unknown plants;
It’s better to kill those growing around your house. Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants and gloves with sharp tools to dig it out completely;
Clean the tools with rubbing alcohol or soap and water but do not do that with bare hands;
Clean your hands and skin once exposed to plants with soap and water;
Consider using barrier creams that contain bentoquatam to prevent poison oak, ivy and sumac rashes;
Dump it in special trash cans in sealed garbage packages, and do not let your pets reach it;Do not let your lovely pets eat any parts, nor contact with the sap of toxic or unknown plants;
If you take your pets to hike with you in the wild, please don’t let them eat any plants that you don’t know;
Once your pets eat, touch or inhale anything from toxic plants and act abnormally, please call the doctors for help ASAP!
Pets
Some pets are less likely than children to eat and touch just about everything. This is good, as a pet owner. However, you know your pet best, and it is up to you to keep them safe. There are plenty of poisonous weeds that can grow within the confines of your lawn, which might make your dogs or cats ill or worse if they eat them. Try to have an idea of what toxic plants grow in your area and keep them under control and your pets away from them.
Common Toxic Houseplants
When it comes to decorating a house, there is nothing more refreshing than adding some beautiful houseplants. Some common house plants can also be toxic.
Aloe
Aloe is famous for its sunburn-soothing properties and its gorgeous desert design. However, many people do not realize that the latex the aloe vera plant produces can be mildly toxic to pets and children.
The latex contains a chemical compound known as saponin. Which when ingested, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and low blood sugar. This, if left unchecked, can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. The proper response is to contact poison control or a veterinarian to know what to do in your particular circumstance if either your child or pet consumes aloe.
The latex of the plant is similar to the sap of the tree. It is inside the leaf, but sticks mainly toward the edges. If aloe gel is prepared properly it should be safe for use, but be sure to apply it only topically when treating burns.
The latex contains a chemical compound known as saponin. Which when ingested, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and low blood sugar. This, if left unchecked, can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. The proper response is to contact poison control or a veterinarian to know what to do in your particular circumstance if either your child or pet consumes aloe.
The latex of the plant is similar to the sap of the tree. It is inside the leaf, but sticks mainly toward the edges. If aloe gel is prepared properly it should be safe for use, but be sure to apply it only topically when treating burns.
Philodendron
Philodendron, also known as sweetheart vine, has become a resident at many houses and even businesses. They are glossy green and the leaves elegantly split, displaying interesting designs. Behind this beauty there is a needle-like toxin called calcium oxalate crystals.
These crystals are held within the plant and only affect you, your pets, or your loved ones if the plant tissue is broken. If ingested, the crystals can cause severe swelling, difficulty breathing, stomach pain, burning and pain. If they are accidentally caught on the skin, they can cause skin irritation.
If anyone accidentally ingests philodendron and they find it difficult to breathe or their tongue starts to swell up, it is important to seek medical attention immediately to avoid suffocation. If you have very young children or pets who have a tendency to tear at plants, keep them away from any philodendrons.
These crystals are held within the plant and only affect you, your pets, or your loved ones if the plant tissue is broken. If ingested, the crystals can cause severe swelling, difficulty breathing, stomach pain, burning and pain. If they are accidentally caught on the skin, they can cause skin irritation.
If anyone accidentally ingests philodendron and they find it difficult to breathe or their tongue starts to swell up, it is important to seek medical attention immediately to avoid suffocation. If you have very young children or pets who have a tendency to tear at plants, keep them away from any philodendrons.
Peace Lily
Peace lilies produce stunningly white flowers that bring to mind peace and serenity. This is one reason they are invited into our homes and given a place to stay. However, similar to philodendrons, the peace lily contains oxalate crystals known as raphides.
The raphides, once ingested, will cause swelling and burning sensations and can also cause skin irritation. Both pets and humans can get these symptoms so it is important to keep these plants from anyone who is likely to tear or chew it. Symptoms can become dire if the raphides cause the tongue and throat to swell to a point where the person or pet is having difficulty breathing. Seek proper medical attention if this is the case.
The raphides, once ingested, will cause swelling and burning sensations and can also cause skin irritation. Both pets and humans can get these symptoms so it is important to keep these plants from anyone who is likely to tear or chew it. Symptoms can become dire if the raphides cause the tongue and throat to swell to a point where the person or pet is having difficulty breathing. Seek proper medical attention if this is the case.
Snake Plant
The snake plant is an interesting and popular house plant. Its stark architecture and wavy coloring has made it a fan favorite. This plant too, however, is toxic when ingested or if the sap touches your skin.
Snake plant sap will cause rashes if it comes into contact with your skin. In addition, it will cause diarrhea and vomiting when ingested. Again these symptoms are very serious and would be best avoided by keeping snake plants out of reach or by choosing a different houseplant.
Snake plant sap will cause rashes if it comes into contact with your skin. In addition, it will cause diarrhea and vomiting when ingested. Again these symptoms are very serious and would be best avoided by keeping snake plants out of reach or by choosing a different houseplant.
Common Toxic Garden Plants
Daffodil
Daffodils are a strikingly colorful flower. This can sometimes bring them much attention not from just onlooking adults but children as well. Since kids are more drawn to colorful objects, they may have a higher chance of just grabbing the flower and eating it. Adults have also been known to accidentally grab daffodil bulbs instead of onions.
Why are these mistakes so dangerous? Daffodils contain lycorine, which can induce nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It also contains oxalates which can cause swelling and pain. The symptoms can be worse in animals, because if your pets eat daffodils they may experience drowsiness, low blood pressure or even liver damage.
Make sure to call poison control when these symptoms set in. The vomiting and diarrhea have been known to go away after 3 hours, but it is better to be safe than sorry. Ingesting liquids to keep hydration up can be important. If the patient is having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately.
Why are these mistakes so dangerous? Daffodils contain lycorine, which can induce nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It also contains oxalates which can cause swelling and pain. The symptoms can be worse in animals, because if your pets eat daffodils they may experience drowsiness, low blood pressure or even liver damage.
Make sure to call poison control when these symptoms set in. The vomiting and diarrhea have been known to go away after 3 hours, but it is better to be safe than sorry. Ingesting liquids to keep hydration up can be important. If the patient is having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately.
Hydrangea
Hydrangeas are unique, with their soft blue and pink flowers. They are a great addition to any garden, but should not be snacked on—not that you would want to. Hydrangeas can be especially nasty because they contain compounds known as glycosides. These will release hydrogen cyanide into the bloodstream when consumed. This will block your body’s ability to uptake oxygen to the cells in your body.
The way to combat this kind of poisoning is through getting IVs from the vet or doctor. It is important to contact your medical professional immediately since the symptoms can be fatal within minutes or hours.
The way to combat this kind of poisoning is through getting IVs from the vet or doctor. It is important to contact your medical professional immediately since the symptoms can be fatal within minutes or hours.
Rhododendrons
Rhododendron, the state flower of Washington, is also toxic. The multitudinous, pink flowers can be quite dangerous. All parts of this plant are toxic, the leaves and seeds more so than the flowers. However, even the nectar of the flower is toxic and in the Mediterranean, where rhododendrons grow in more dense quantities, the honey from bees who gather rhododendron nectar can be poisonous.
Normally kids and pets do not eat enough to experience the full poisoning effect. However, just eating two leaves is enough to be considered dangerous. The grayanotoxin glycosides within the rhododendron can cause vomiting, diarrhea and irregular heartbeats. Things can get very serious when too much rhododendron is consumed and can lead to necessary medical intervention.
Start by calling poison control first if you suspect anyone has been munching on rhododendrons. The experts there will be able to help guide you through the necessary processes to cure your loved one.
Normally kids and pets do not eat enough to experience the full poisoning effect. However, just eating two leaves is enough to be considered dangerous. The grayanotoxin glycosides within the rhododendron can cause vomiting, diarrhea and irregular heartbeats. Things can get very serious when too much rhododendron is consumed and can lead to necessary medical intervention.
Start by calling poison control first if you suspect anyone has been munching on rhododendrons. The experts there will be able to help guide you through the necessary processes to cure your loved one.
Rhubarb
Yummy rhubarb has a nasty side to it. While the stems are used in many recipes, including for rhubarb strawberry pie, the leaves are toxic. They contain oxalic acid which is known to blister the mouth, cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and kidney stones. The leaves are known to be more toxic to pets than humans, but in either case, it is important to contact poison control immediately to figure out necessary steps to cure the patient.
Common Toxic Weeds in the Yard
Bittersweet Nightshade
Nightshade is an invasive, noxious weed that is extremely poisonous. It has been found along the East and West Coast of the U.S. It makes its home in areas with disturbed soil. This could be near your garden or areas that have recently had bushes/trees put in.
These plants are dark green with purple flowers that develop into bright red berries. The whole plant is toxic and should be avoided by pets and children alike. If ingested it can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The colorful berries are especially enticing to young children. If you see any plants that look similar to tomato or pepper plants that you did not plant in your yard, it is best to just pull them immediately.
Call poison control immediately if you think someone has fallen victim to nightshade.
These plants are dark green with purple flowers that develop into bright red berries. The whole plant is toxic and should be avoided by pets and children alike. If ingested it can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The colorful berries are especially enticing to young children. If you see any plants that look similar to tomato or pepper plants that you did not plant in your yard, it is best to just pull them immediately.
Call poison control immediately if you think someone has fallen victim to nightshade.
Buttercups
Buttercups are found throughout the United States, especially in wet areas. The shiny, yellow flowers will pop up in the springtime, accompanying their dandelion friends. However, unlike dandelions, buttercups are not edible.
Buttercups will release a compound called protoanemonin. This toxin is known to cause vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, hypersalivation, depression, blisters, and more. These symptoms will affect both humans and animals. The sap may also cause irritation when it comes into contact with skin. These yellow flowers are dangerous and children should be observed cautiously when around them.
Buttercups will release a compound called protoanemonin. This toxin is known to cause vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, hypersalivation, depression, blisters, and more. These symptoms will affect both humans and animals. The sap may also cause irritation when it comes into contact with skin. These yellow flowers are dangerous and children should be observed cautiously when around them.
Foxgloves
Foxgloves are beautiful plants that build towers out of vivid purple bell-shaped blossoms. They are very pretty to look at, but they contain a compound known as digoxin. This chemical is used in certain medicines to help people with certain heart conditions. However, the medicine is made by specialists, whereas someone eating foxgloves will receive unregulated amounts of the chemical.
This toxin can make you vomit and lower your heartbeat. This often causes dizziness and faintness. It is extremely important to call poison control immediately to know what to do in the case of foxglove poisoning. Some people have confused the young leaves of foxglove with borage, making adult foragers at risk as well as kids and pets.
This toxin can make you vomit and lower your heartbeat. This often causes dizziness and faintness. It is extremely important to call poison control immediately to know what to do in the case of foxglove poisoning. Some people have confused the young leaves of foxglove with borage, making adult foragers at risk as well as kids and pets.
How to Tend to or Get Rid of Toxic Plants
Now that you know where to start with toxic plant identification, let us discuss how to either tend to the poisonous plants you decide to keep or get rid of them that plague your yard.
How to Tend to Poisonous Plants
Many plants that are toxic when ingested are also skin irritants. The philodendron is a good example of this. When the sap comes into contact with skin, it can cause a rash to form. To help protect yourself when tending to toxic plants, it is important to wear some sort of gloves.
Latex gloves may be the best solution due to their disposability. Regular gloves could potentially keep the poisonous sap on their surface. If the gloves aren’t cleaned then you could accidentally touch the irritant or pass it to someone else.
In addition you will want to plan where to keep your deadly beauties. If you have a toxic indoor plant try to keep it up high or out of reach of children and pets. This will keep accidents few and far between. Another idea is keeping your plants in areas that are usually inaccessible to children or pets. Areas such as an office, study room, or guest bedroom could be good locations. If applicable, you could also set up a terrarium for your little plant baby, making it more difficult for curious hands or paws to access.
In addition you will want to plan where to keep your deadly beauties. If you have a toxic indoor plant try to keep it up high or out of reach of children and pets. This will keep accidents few and far between. Another idea is keeping your plants in areas that are usually inaccessible to children or pets. Areas such as an office, study room, or guest bedroom could be good locations. If applicable, you could also set up a terrarium for your little plant baby, making it more difficult for curious hands or paws to access.
If you plan to have outdoor plants, location will be key. You will want to put plants in an area that will be inaccessible to children, pets and even wild animals. You will probably want to avoid planting the plants in the front of your house if kids walk by on a regular basis, just to be cautious. Having the plants behind a fence will be best, but use your discretion when choosing a spot.
How to Get Rid of Poisonous Plants
The easiest but possibly most controversial way to get rid of poisonous plants is by using herbicides. This can be especially easy if you own a grass lawn and use an herbicide that targets broadleaf (non-grass) species. You can find many herbicides meant for yard use by simply searching the term online. Once you have purchased the herbicide you will want to make sure to follow the label posted on the container. If you follow the instructions precisely, then everything should run smoothly for you.
If you don’t plan on using herbicides, there are a few organic methods you can use to try to get rid of toxic plants. You can manually pull the plants out of the ground. This is probably one of the most difficult methods because there is no assurance that you will get the whole plant out this way.
You can also try pouring boiling hot water or spraying white vinegar on the target plants. This may take more time than using a synthetic herbicide, but you can feel a little better about using these products.
You can also try to use wood chips to cover a certain area where you do not want anything to grow. This will not stop all the weeds, but the few that make it through can be easily picked by hand.
If you don’t plan on using herbicides, there are a few organic methods you can use to try to get rid of toxic plants. You can manually pull the plants out of the ground. This is probably one of the most difficult methods because there is no assurance that you will get the whole plant out this way.
You can also try pouring boiling hot water or spraying white vinegar on the target plants. This may take more time than using a synthetic herbicide, but you can feel a little better about using these products.
You can also try to use wood chips to cover a certain area where you do not want anything to grow. This will not stop all the weeds, but the few that make it through can be easily picked by hand.
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Who Is Most at Risk of Plant Poisoning?
Everyone should keep the following in mind to prevent being poisoned:
Do not eat any parts, nor contact with the sap of toxic or unknown plants;
If you need to kill it, wear long-sleeved shirts, pants and gloves with sharp tools to dig it out completely;
Clean the tools with rubbing alcohol or soap and water but do not do that with bare hands;
Clean your hands and skin once exposed to plants with soap and water;
Consider using barrier creams that contain bentoquatam to prevent poison oak, ivy and sumac rashes;
Dump it in special trash cans in sealed garbage packages;
Wear properly when you hiking or working in the wilderness. Long pants, long sleeves, gloves, hiking shoes, etc., that protect you from being hurt by any plants;
Once you or your family aren’t feeling well after eating, touching or inhaling anything from toxic plants, please call your doctor for help ASAP!
Outdoor Workers and Recreationalists
Those who enjoy the outdoors either as a hobby or as part of their work will rarely see a plant and decide to munch on it (although the scenario is not unheard of). However, they do tend to deal with moving through and brushing aside plants. These people are more at risk of being poisoned by touching toxic plants than by ingesting them.
Foragers
Foraging for food and medicinal plants is a desirable skill among people who want to feel at one with the land. This hobby can be very useful and enjoyable, but if done wrong , it can lead to disastrous effects. People who forage are picking and grabbing plants with the full intention of using those plants, most of the time to ingest them.
Children
While outdoor workers are more likely to touch poison and foragers are more likely to ingest poison, children can easily do both. These bundles of joy just love to run around and explore the world. They enjoy touching things and occasionally shoving random stuff in their mouth; this is a terrible combination with toxic plants in the mix.
If you let your children run about, it is important to know what are the local toxic plants that they could accidentally get into. Try to educate the children and steer them away from where the toxic plants are located.
If you let your children run about, it is important to know what are the local toxic plants that they could accidentally get into. Try to educate the children and steer them away from where the toxic plants are located.
Common Toxic Houseplants
When it comes to decorating a house, there is nothing more refreshing than adding some beautiful houseplants. Some common house plants can also be toxic.
Aloe
Aloe is famous for its sunburn-soothing properties and its gorgeous desert design. However, many people do not realize that the latex the aloe vera plant produces can be mildly toxic to pets and children.
The latex contains a chemical compound known as saponin. Which when ingested, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and low blood sugar. This, if left unchecked, can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. The proper response is to contact poison control or a veterinarian to know what to do in your particular circumstance if either your child or pet consumes aloe.
The latex of the plant is similar to the sap of the tree. It is inside the leaf, but sticks mainly toward the edges. If aloe gel is prepared properly it should be safe for use, but be sure to apply it only topically when treating burns.
The latex contains a chemical compound known as saponin. Which when ingested, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and low blood sugar. This, if left unchecked, can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. The proper response is to contact poison control or a veterinarian to know what to do in your particular circumstance if either your child or pet consumes aloe.
The latex of the plant is similar to the sap of the tree. It is inside the leaf, but sticks mainly toward the edges. If aloe gel is prepared properly it should be safe for use, but be sure to apply it only topically when treating burns.
Philodendron
Philodendron, also known as sweetheart vine, has become a resident at many houses and even businesses. They are glossy green and the leaves elegantly split, displaying interesting designs. Behind this beauty there is a needle-like toxin called calcium oxalate crystals.
These crystals are held within the plant and only affect you, your pets, or your loved ones if the plant tissue is broken. If ingested, the crystals can cause severe swelling, difficulty breathing, stomach pain, burning and pain. If they are accidentally caught on the skin, they can cause skin irritation.
If anyone accidentally ingests philodendron and they find it difficult to breathe or their tongue starts to swell up, it is important to seek medical attention immediately to avoid suffocation. If you have very young children or pets who have a tendency to tear at plants, keep them away from any philodendrons.
These crystals are held within the plant and only affect you, your pets, or your loved ones if the plant tissue is broken. If ingested, the crystals can cause severe swelling, difficulty breathing, stomach pain, burning and pain. If they are accidentally caught on the skin, they can cause skin irritation.
If anyone accidentally ingests philodendron and they find it difficult to breathe or their tongue starts to swell up, it is important to seek medical attention immediately to avoid suffocation. If you have very young children or pets who have a tendency to tear at plants, keep them away from any philodendrons.
Peace Lily
Peace lilies produce stunningly white flowers that bring to mind peace and serenity. This is one reason they are invited into our homes and given a place to stay. However, similar to philodendrons, the peace lily contains oxalate crystals known as raphides.
The raphides, once ingested, will cause swelling and burning sensations and can also cause skin irritation. Both pets and humans can get these symptoms so it is important to keep these plants from anyone who is likely to tear or chew it. Symptoms can become dire if the raphides cause the tongue and throat to swell to a point where the person or pet is having difficulty breathing. Seek proper medical attention if this is the case.
The raphides, once ingested, will cause swelling and burning sensations and can also cause skin irritation. Both pets and humans can get these symptoms so it is important to keep these plants from anyone who is likely to tear or chew it. Symptoms can become dire if the raphides cause the tongue and throat to swell to a point where the person or pet is having difficulty breathing. Seek proper medical attention if this is the case.
Snake Plant
The snake plant is an interesting and popular house plant. Its stark architecture and wavy coloring has made it a fan favorite. This plant too, however, is toxic when ingested or if the sap touches your skin.
Snake plant sap will cause rashes if it comes into contact with your skin. In addition, it will cause diarrhea and vomiting when ingested. Again these symptoms are very serious and would be best avoided by keeping snake plants out of reach or by choosing a different houseplant.
Snake plant sap will cause rashes if it comes into contact with your skin. In addition, it will cause diarrhea and vomiting when ingested. Again these symptoms are very serious and would be best avoided by keeping snake plants out of reach or by choosing a different houseplant.
Common Toxic Garden Plants
Daffodil
Daffodils are a strikingly colorful flower. This can sometimes bring them much attention not from just onlooking adults but children as well. Since kids are more drawn to colorful objects, they may have a higher chance of just grabbing the flower and eating it. Adults have also been known to accidentally grab daffodil bulbs instead of onions.
Why are these mistakes so dangerous? Daffodils contain lycorine, which can induce nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It also contains oxalates which can cause swelling and pain. The symptoms can be worse in animals, because if your pets eat daffodils they may experience drowsiness, low blood pressure or even liver damage.
Make sure to call poison control when these symptoms set in. The vomiting and diarrhea have been known to go away after 3 hours, but it is better to be safe than sorry. Ingesting liquids to keep hydration up can be important. If the patient is having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately.
Why are these mistakes so dangerous? Daffodils contain lycorine, which can induce nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It also contains oxalates which can cause swelling and pain. The symptoms can be worse in animals, because if your pets eat daffodils they may experience drowsiness, low blood pressure or even liver damage.
Make sure to call poison control when these symptoms set in. The vomiting and diarrhea have been known to go away after 3 hours, but it is better to be safe than sorry. Ingesting liquids to keep hydration up can be important. If the patient is having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately.
Hydrangea
Hydrangeas are unique, with their soft blue and pink flowers. They are a great addition to any garden, but should not be snacked on—not that you would want to. Hydrangeas can be especially nasty because they contain compounds known as glycosides. These will release hydrogen cyanide into the bloodstream when consumed. This will block your body’s ability to uptake oxygen to the cells in your body.
The way to combat this kind of poisoning is through getting IVs from the vet or doctor. It is important to contact your medical professional immediately since the symptoms can be fatal within minutes or hours.
The way to combat this kind of poisoning is through getting IVs from the vet or doctor. It is important to contact your medical professional immediately since the symptoms can be fatal within minutes or hours.
Rhododendrons
Rhododendron, the state flower of Washington, is also toxic. The multitudinous, pink flowers can be quite dangerous. All parts of this plant are toxic, the leaves and seeds more so than the flowers. However, even the nectar of the flower is toxic and in the Mediterranean, where rhododendrons grow in more dense quantities, the honey from bees who gather rhododendron nectar can be poisonous.
Normally kids and pets do not eat enough to experience the full poisoning effect. However, just eating two leaves is enough to be considered dangerous. The grayanotoxin glycosides within the rhododendron can cause vomiting, diarrhea and irregular heartbeats. Things can get very serious when too much rhododendron is consumed and can lead to necessary medical intervention.
Start by calling poison control first if you suspect anyone has been munching on rhododendrons. The experts there will be able to help guide you through the necessary processes to cure your loved one.
Normally kids and pets do not eat enough to experience the full poisoning effect. However, just eating two leaves is enough to be considered dangerous. The grayanotoxin glycosides within the rhododendron can cause vomiting, diarrhea and irregular heartbeats. Things can get very serious when too much rhododendron is consumed and can lead to necessary medical intervention.
Start by calling poison control first if you suspect anyone has been munching on rhododendrons. The experts there will be able to help guide you through the necessary processes to cure your loved one.
Rhubarb
Yummy rhubarb has a nasty side to it. While the stems are used in many recipes, including for rhubarb strawberry pie, the leaves are toxic. They contain oxalic acid which is known to blister the mouth, cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and kidney stones. The leaves are known to be more toxic to pets than humans, but in either case, it is important to contact poison control immediately to figure out necessary steps to cure the patient.
Common Toxic Weeds in the Yard
Bittersweet Nightshade
Nightshade is an invasive, noxious weed that is extremely poisonous. It has been found along the East and West Coast of the U.S. It makes its home in areas with disturbed soil. This could be near your garden or areas that have recently had bushes/trees put in.
These plants are dark green with purple flowers that develop into bright red berries. The whole plant is toxic and should be avoided by pets and children alike. If ingested it can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The colorful berries are especially enticing to young children. If you see any plants that look similar to tomato or pepper plants that you did not plant in your yard, it is best to just pull them immediately.
Call poison control immediately if you think someone has fallen victim to nightshade.
These plants are dark green with purple flowers that develop into bright red berries. The whole plant is toxic and should be avoided by pets and children alike. If ingested it can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The colorful berries are especially enticing to young children. If you see any plants that look similar to tomato or pepper plants that you did not plant in your yard, it is best to just pull them immediately.
Call poison control immediately if you think someone has fallen victim to nightshade.
Buttercups
Buttercups are found throughout the United States, especially in wet areas. The shiny, yellow flowers will pop up in the springtime, accompanying their dandelion friends. However, unlike dandelions, buttercups are not edible.
Buttercups will release a compound called protoanemonin. This toxin is known to cause vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, hypersalivation, depression, blisters, and more. These symptoms will affect both humans and animals. The sap may also cause irritation when it comes into contact with skin. These yellow flowers are dangerous and children should be observed cautiously when around them.
Buttercups will release a compound called protoanemonin. This toxin is known to cause vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, hypersalivation, depression, blisters, and more. These symptoms will affect both humans and animals. The sap may also cause irritation when it comes into contact with skin. These yellow flowers are dangerous and children should be observed cautiously when around them.
Foxgloves
Foxgloves are beautiful plants that build towers out of vivid purple bell-shaped blossoms. They are very pretty to look at, but they contain a compound known as digoxin. This chemical is used in certain medicines to help people with certain heart conditions. However, the medicine is made by specialists, whereas someone eating foxgloves will receive unregulated amounts of the chemical.
This toxin can make you vomit and lower your heartbeat. This often causes dizziness and faintness. It is extremely important to call poison control immediately to know what to do in the case of foxglove poisoning. Some people have confused the young leaves of foxglove with borage, making adult foragers at risk as well as kids and pets.
This toxin can make you vomit and lower your heartbeat. This often causes dizziness and faintness. It is extremely important to call poison control immediately to know what to do in the case of foxglove poisoning. Some people have confused the young leaves of foxglove with borage, making adult foragers at risk as well as kids and pets.
How to Tend to or Get Rid of Toxic Plants
Now that you know where to start with toxic plant identification, let us discuss how to either tend to the poisonous plants you decide to keep or get rid of them that plague your yard.
How to Tend to Poisonous Plants
Many plants that are toxic when ingested are also skin irritants. The philodendron is a good example of this. When the sap comes into contact with skin, it can cause a rash to form. To help protect yourself when tending to toxic plants, it is important to wear some sort of gloves.
Latex gloves may be the best solution due to their disposability. Regular gloves could potentially keep the poisonous sap on their surface. If the gloves aren’t cleaned then you could accidentally touch the irritant or pass it to someone else.
In addition you will want to plan where to keep your deadly beauties. If you have a toxic indoor plant try to keep it up high or out of reach of children and pets. This will keep accidents few and far between. Another idea is keeping your plants in areas that are usually inaccessible to children or pets. Areas such as an office, study room, or guest bedroom could be good locations. If applicable, you could also set up a terrarium for your little plant baby, making it more difficult for curious hands or paws to access.
In addition you will want to plan where to keep your deadly beauties. If you have a toxic indoor plant try to keep it up high or out of reach of children and pets. This will keep accidents few and far between. Another idea is keeping your plants in areas that are usually inaccessible to children or pets. Areas such as an office, study room, or guest bedroom could be good locations. If applicable, you could also set up a terrarium for your little plant baby, making it more difficult for curious hands or paws to access.
If you plan to have outdoor plants, location will be key. You will want to put plants in an area that will be inaccessible to children, pets and even wild animals. You will probably want to avoid planting the plants in the front of your house if kids walk by on a regular basis, just to be cautious. Having the plants behind a fence will be best, but use your discretion when choosing a spot.
How to Get Rid of Poisonous Plants
The easiest but possibly most controversial way to get rid of poisonous plants is by using herbicides. This can be especially easy if you own a grass lawn and use an herbicide that targets broadleaf (non-grass) species. You can find many herbicides meant for yard use by simply searching the term online. Once you have purchased the herbicide you will want to make sure to follow the label posted on the container. If you follow the instructions precisely, then everything should run smoothly for you.
If you don’t plan on using herbicides, there are a few organic methods you can use to try to get rid of toxic plants. You can manually pull the plants out of the ground. This is probably one of the most difficult methods because there is no assurance that you will get the whole plant out this way.
You can also try pouring boiling hot water or spraying white vinegar on the target plants. This may take more time than using a synthetic herbicide, but you can feel a little better about using these products.
You can also try to use wood chips to cover a certain area where you do not want anything to grow. This will not stop all the weeds, but the few that make it through can be easily picked by hand.
If you don’t plan on using herbicides, there are a few organic methods you can use to try to get rid of toxic plants. You can manually pull the plants out of the ground. This is probably one of the most difficult methods because there is no assurance that you will get the whole plant out this way.
You can also try pouring boiling hot water or spraying white vinegar on the target plants. This may take more time than using a synthetic herbicide, but you can feel a little better about using these products.
You can also try to use wood chips to cover a certain area where you do not want anything to grow. This will not stop all the weeds, but the few that make it through can be easily picked by hand.
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Distribution of Tulips
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How to Grow and Care for Tulips
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Tulips thrive in environments with full to partial sunlight and prefer well-draining, fertile soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Watering should be moderate, ensuring soil is dry between sessions to prevent rot. Tulips are sensitive to excessive moisture and high temperatures. Common challenges include pests like aphids and diseases such as tulip fire or bulb rot. Seasonally, tulips require a cold period in winter for dormancy and should be planted in autumn to bloom in spring. Summer care often involves allowing the foliage to die back naturally after blooming.
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8 most common species：
Lady tulip
Lady tulip (Tulipa clusiana) is a species of tulip that is native to the Middle East. It is often cultivated as an ornamental plant and has become naturalized in many European countries. In the mid-spring, it produces bi-colored blooms of creamy white and red. It has earned the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.
Sprenger's tulip
Sprenger's tulip is a lovely tulip named after the German commercial gardener Carl Sprenger. While now extremely rare in the wild, sprenger's tulip is an award-winning ornamental species grown in the beds and borders of city and cottage gardens for its bright red, spring-blooming flowers. These flowers are of high quality when cut, making them popular for flower arrangements.
Dwarf tulip
The dwarf tulip is a six-petaled member of the tulip family notable for its coloration, which differs enormously by variation, from pink with yellow centers (the first described by botanists) to white with blue centers. Dwarf tulip can be found at high altitudes approaching the snowline.
Tulips 'Carnaval De Nice'
Tulips 'Carnaval De Nice' is a highly unusual Tulip, being both double-flowering and bicolored. Its white blooms with raspberry-ripple stripes set it apart not only from its ancestral plant but also from the entire Tulip family! It's a Tulip Hybrid and a sport of Tulipa "Nizza." It's believed that the name "Carnaval De Nice" was given because the plant's colors resemble those of a carnival.
Tulips 'Light And Dreamy'
Tulips 'Light And Dreamy' is a Darwin hybrid group tulip cultivar in pale pink. Their tough, long stalks allow them to tolerate strong winds and rain. With this cultivar being rather tall and single-flowered, they provide gardeners with an elegant way to add height and color into a garden bed.
Garden tulip 'Monte Carlo'
An Award of Garden Merit winner, garden tulip 'Monte Carlo' features double rows of bright-yellow blooms tinged with red, which give it a unique appearance. Hybridized from other tulip varieties, this cultivar was named after its place of origin. Garden tulip 'Monte Carlo' is loved for its perfumed scent, shockingly golden flowers, and great use as a cut flower.
Tulips 'Doll's Minuet'
Adorning gardens with its vibrant hues, tulips 'Doll's Minuet' erupts in late spring with elegantly shaped flowers. Its petals, a harmonious blend of pink and apricot, twist slightly, adding a dance-like whimsy to its form. This tulip thrives in well-drained soil, reveling in full sunlight exposure which enhances its color and vitality. Its slender stature and distinctive coloration make it a captivating addition to any floral display.
Tulips 'Barcelona'
With vibrant pink petals that form a classic cup shape, tulips 'Barcelona' is a herald of spring. The striking blooms sit atop sturdy stems, reaching heights that allow them to sway gently in the breeze, yet robust enough to withstand the variable spring weather. In well-drained soil and ample sunlight, tulips 'Barcelona' thrives, its vivid flowers providing a colorful spectacle in any garden setting.
All Species of Tulips
Lady tulip
Lady tulip
Lady tulip (Tulipa clusiana) is a species of tulip that is native to the Middle East. It is often cultivated as an ornamental plant and has become naturalized in many European countries. In the mid-spring, it produces bi-colored blooms of creamy white and red. It has earned the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.
Sprenger's tulip
Sprenger's tulip
Sprenger's tulip is a lovely tulip named after the German commercial gardener Carl Sprenger. While now extremely rare in the wild, sprenger's tulip is an award-winning ornamental species grown in the beds and borders of city and cottage gardens for its bright red, spring-blooming flowers. These flowers are of high quality when cut, making them popular for flower arrangements.
Dwarf tulip
Dwarf tulip
The dwarf tulip is a six-petaled member of the tulip family notable for its coloration, which differs enormously by variation, from pink with yellow centers (the first described by botanists) to white with blue centers. Dwarf tulip can be found at high altitudes approaching the snowline.
Tulips 'Carnaval De Nice'
Tulips 'Carnaval De Nice'
Tulips 'Carnaval De Nice' is a highly unusual Tulip, being both double-flowering and bicolored. Its white blooms with raspberry-ripple stripes set it apart not only from its ancestral plant but also from the entire Tulip family! It's a Tulip Hybrid and a sport of Tulipa "Nizza." It's believed that the name "Carnaval De Nice" was given because the plant's colors resemble those of a carnival.
Tulips 'Light And Dreamy'
Tulips 'Light And Dreamy'
Tulips 'Light And Dreamy' is a Darwin hybrid group tulip cultivar in pale pink. Their tough, long stalks allow them to tolerate strong winds and rain. With this cultivar being rather tall and single-flowered, they provide gardeners with an elegant way to add height and color into a garden bed.
Garden tulip 'Monte Carlo'
Garden tulip 'Monte Carlo'
An Award of Garden Merit winner, garden tulip 'Monte Carlo' features double rows of bright-yellow blooms tinged with red, which give it a unique appearance. Hybridized from other tulip varieties, this cultivar was named after its place of origin. Garden tulip 'Monte Carlo' is loved for its perfumed scent, shockingly golden flowers, and great use as a cut flower.
Tulips 'Doll's Minuet'
Tulips 'Doll's Minuet'
Adorning gardens with its vibrant hues, tulips 'Doll's Minuet' erupts in late spring with elegantly shaped flowers. Its petals, a harmonious blend of pink and apricot, twist slightly, adding a dance-like whimsy to its form. This tulip thrives in well-drained soil, reveling in full sunlight exposure which enhances its color and vitality. Its slender stature and distinctive coloration make it a captivating addition to any floral display.
Tulips 'Barcelona'
Tulips 'Barcelona'
With vibrant pink petals that form a classic cup shape, tulips 'Barcelona' is a herald of spring. The striking blooms sit atop sturdy stems, reaching heights that allow them to sway gently in the breeze, yet robust enough to withstand the variable spring weather. In well-drained soil and ample sunlight, tulips 'Barcelona' thrives, its vivid flowers providing a colorful spectacle in any garden setting.
Water-lily tulip 'Heart's Delight'
Water-lily tulip 'Heart's Delight'
Water-lily tulip 'Heart's Delight' is a cultivar of tulip that looks similar to water lilies, except for the bright orange color on the outside of the white petals extending to the tips. Inside its blossoms, this cultivar has a yellow center. This is an early spring plant that is often found among daffodils to fill gardens with colorful spring blooms.
Tulips 'Sapporo'
Tulips 'Sapporo'
With elegant, upright stems, tulips 'Sapporo' boasts large, bowl-shaped flowers reminiscent of a pristine white canvas tinged with subtle yellow at their bases. Flourishing best in temperate climates, this hardy perennial signals the advent of spring, as it emerges from the soil to showcase its distinct, long-lasting blooms. Tulips 'Sapporo''s minimalist beauty is emblematic of the simplicity found in nature.
Tulips 'Princesse Charmante'
Tulips 'Princesse Charmante'
Although the tulips 'Princesse Charmante' is considered short for a tulip, it has large showy blooms that give it ornamental interest. Gardeners may find the tulips 'Princesse Charmante' particularly interesting for its bold color and can plant them in borders or containers.
Tulips 'Spring Green'
Tulips 'Spring Green'
A variant of tulip, tulips 'Spring Green' is a bulbous perennial bred for its white, bell-shaped flowers that sport flares of green on each petal (thus the name). Appearing in late spring, this species is relatively long-lasting for tulips (about three weeks) and also has an excellent vase lifespan.
Tulips 'Fancy Frills'
Tulips 'Fancy Frills'
The tulips 'Fancy Frills' variant has won awards (namely the Award of Garden Merit and the Japan Bulb of the Year) for its uniquely fringed petals, resistance to pests, and ease of care. This variety of tulips was cultivated from a number of other tulip variants and was named for its fancy, feathery-like frills. Tulips 'Fancy Frills' is extremely popular for its excellence in garden decoration and long-lasting blooms.
Tulips 'Artist'
Tulips 'Artist'
A distinctly unusual cultivar of tulip, tulips 'Artist' has been bred to bear orange flowers with green feathering each spring. The blooming season is long for a tulip, persisting for about three weeks, and specimens also remain attractive in vases for long stretches of time. This tulip does best in moderate climates and should be planted in full sun.
Tulips 'Verona'
Tulips 'Verona'
Tulips 'Verona' is a lush Tulip (Tulipa spp.) cultivar, selected to have double, peony-like flowers in a beautiful shade of creamy-white. Occasionally, the outer petals of this cultivar can be adorned with light-green markings. As they mature the flowers turn pure white.
Tulipa humilis 'Persian Pearl'
Tulipa humilis 'Persian Pearl'
Tulipa humilis 'Persian Pearl' is a dwarf species of tulip known for its vibrant magenta blossoms with a deep violet base and bright yellow centers. This spring-blooming bulb thrives in full sun to part shade and is well-suited to rock gardens or the front of borders, where its low stature and striking colors contribute to a vivid early season display. Adapted to well-drained soil, tulipa humilis 'Persian Pearl''s hardy nature ensures a resilient and eye-catching presence within temperate landscapes.
Tulips 'Aladdin'
Tulips 'Aladdin'
Tulips 'Aladdin' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.
Tulips 'Christmas Dream'
Tulips 'Christmas Dream'
Tulips 'Christmas Dream' is a captivating mid-winter bloom with striking bowl-shaped, vivid pink flowers atop 12-14 inch stems. Its broad, green leaves provide a complementary backdrop to the vibrant petals, which tend to open fully under the crisp, sunny days of its preferred cool, temperate climate. As the name hints, tulips 'Christmas Dream' brings a splash of color reminiscent of festive cheer to the quiet winter garden.
Tulips 'Dover'
Tulips 'Dover'
The tulips 'Dover' variety was registered in 1945 and is a Darwin hybrid tulip. The bright red color makes it an attractive choice for gardens, and it also looks stunning in a vase as a cut flower. Because of this, it has been the recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the royal Horticultural Society.
Tulipa saxatilis 'Lilac Wonder'
Tulipa saxatilis 'Lilac Wonder'
Sporting light purple petals with yellow at its base, tulipa saxatilis 'Lilac Wonder' has a unique look unchampioned by other tulip species. Typically, it's classified as a cultivar of T. saxatilis ssp. bakeri, but it's believed to originate from T. saxatilis sensu stricto. It's not a wonder why this plant was given the name "Lilac Wonder" – just look at its petals!
Tulips 'Happy Generation'
Tulips 'Happy Generation'
A producer of some of the largest blossoms among tulips, the tulips 'Happy Generation' variety is unique with its multi-colored red, white and yellow blooms. Cultivated from several other members of the Triumph Tulips family, this variant was named after the happy emotions evoked from its appearance. Gardeners prefer tulips 'Happy Generation' for its hardiness against rough weather and striking flowers.
Tulips 'White Dream'
Tulips 'White Dream'
Tulips 'White Dream' boasts pure, snowy petals that cup gracefully to form a classic tulip silhouette. Flourishing in well-drained soils, its sturdy stalks are crowned with single, glistening blooms that herald the spring. Providing a striking contrast, the green, lanceolate leaves frame the dazzling white flowers, which enchant onlookers and accentuate any garden arrangement.
Tulips 'Hemisphere'
Tulips 'Hemisphere'
Tulips 'Hemisphere' is a prized cultivar due to its fragrant and vibrant blooms. Flowers vary significantly, but are typically white or pink with darker crimson stripes, flaming, or freckles. It is of the Triumph variety.
Tulips 'Carnaval de Rio'
Tulips 'Carnaval de Rio'
Boasting vibrant streaks of red, white, and green, tulips 'Carnaval de Rio' is a showy member of the tulip family. Its large, cup-shaped blossoms celebrate spring with a flamboyant display, much like the festival it's named after. This perennial favors well-drained soil and full sun, where it can reach its full potential for color and splendor.
Tulips 'Red Impression'
Tulips 'Red Impression'
Tulips 'Red Impression' is a striking cultivar heralding spring with its bold, deep red blossoms that can reach up to 6 inches in size. The sturdy stems of tulips 'Red Impression' grow up to 22 inches tall, undeterred by the unpredictable spring weather. This variety thrives in full sun to light shade and prefers well-drained soils, its vivid flowers creating a dramatic display in borders, beds, and as cut flowers.
Tulips 'Purple Doll'
Tulips 'Purple Doll'
Tulips 'Purple Doll' boasts a striking presence in the garden with its deep violet, cup-shaped blooms. Its flowers herald the spring, echoing the seasonal warmth. A testimony to nature's spectacle, the tulips 'Purple Doll' thrives in well-drained soil, basking in the sun or partial shade, where its vibrant petals can truly unfurl. This perennial’s elegant silhouette is a beacon for pollinators, underlying its ecological role.
Tulips 'Monsella'
Tulips 'Monsella'
A sport of the Monte Carlo, the tulips 'Monsella' is particularly famous for its yellow and red color pattern. It is shorter than other cultivars but offers impressive double blooms when it blooms early in the season. The tulips 'Monsella' is easy to grow in beds, borders, or containers as a cut flower.
Tulips 'Greenstar'
Tulips 'Greenstar'
With star-shaped blossoms showcasing a vivid blend of green and white stripes, tulips 'Greenstar' makes a striking addition to spring gardens. The pointed petals contribute to the plant's elegant appearance as they sprout atop sturdy stems. Tulips 'Greenstar' thrives under full sunlight and well-draining soil, its vibrant blooms often heralding warmer seasons. Planting them in groups amplifies their visual impact, drawing pollinators and gardening enthusiasts alike.
Tulips 'Queen Of Night'
Tulips 'Queen Of Night'
Considered the blackest tulips ever cultivated, tulips 'Queen Of Night' is the most uniquely deep-colored variant of the tulip family. This variety has won the Award of Garden Merit for its intense beauty and resistance to weather damage. Tulips 'Queen Of Night' was named after its dark, rich color, ranging from deep mahogany in the sun to pitch black in the shade. It is extremely popular for its interesting appearance among other flowers.
Tulips 'Pallada'
Tulips 'Pallada'
Tulips 'Pallada' is a captivating spring-blooming bulbous perennial known for its vibrant, cup-shaped flowers. Its striking blooms showcase pointed petals that often feature a lush, crimson shade, evoking the imagery of classic tulips yet standing out with their seductive coloring. Thriving in well-drained soil with full sun exposure, tulips 'Pallada' epitomizes the rejuvenating spirit of the season while adding a splash of dramatic color to gardens.
Tulips 'American Dream'
Tulips 'American Dream'
Tulips 'American Dream' are Division 4, or Darwin, hybrids. Among such tulips, this plant is unique for its bicolor flowers that are pale yellow and apricot with red edges. Gardeners value this cultivar for its long, sturdy stem that makes it great for gardening and as cut flowers.
Tulips 'Annie Schilder'
Tulips 'Annie Schilder'
The tulips 'Annie Schilder' variety is notable for its petals' vibrant orange-pink coloring on the outside and scarlet coloring on the inside. Of Dutch origin, the flower's name references the famous Dutch singer of the same name. A mid-season bloomer, gardeners appreciate the flower both for its color and for its beauty as a cut flower.
Tulips 'Sorbet'
Tulips 'Sorbet'
A winner of the Award of Garden Merit, tulips 'Sorbet' is incredibly unique with its flame-like color scheme and durable stem. This variant is a cultivated hybrid of other tulip variations and named after its likeness to the sweet treat, sorbet. Tulips 'Sorbet' is very popular for its showstopping appearance and usefulness in bouquets.
Tulips 'Gabriella'
Tulips 'Gabriella'
Tulips 'Gabriella' features a vibrant burst of color with its cup-shaped flowers, which often signal the arrival of spring. The petals exhibit a striking pink hue with nuanced tones, captivating the beholder with a gentle yet eye-catching gradient. Thriving best in well-drained soils bathed in ample sunlight, tulips 'Gabriella''s sturdy stems raise its blooms to kiss the sunlight, making it a herald of warmer days and a favorite in gardens seeking a pop of color.
Tulip 'Orange Brilliant'
Tulip 'Orange Brilliant'
Emblazoned with vibrant orange blooms, tulip 'Orange Brilliant' graces the spring garden with its large, cup-shaped flowers. Each petal, marked by a darker base, heralds the arrival of warmer days. Tulip 'Orange Brilliant' thrives in well-drained soils, the full embrace of the sun coaxing forth its striking display. Standing proudly at 10 to 25 centimeters, this tulip variety adds a bold splash of color, captivating gardeners and pollinators alike.
Tulips 'Olympic Flame'
Tulips 'Olympic Flame'
Introduced in 1971, tulips 'Olympic Flame' is a show-stopping tulip that has brilliant yellow petals with several red lines running their length. The effect of these bright flowers — with this unique pattern — rising from long stems is undeniably reminiscent of the Olympic torch. A further attraction to gardeners is that this perennial hybrid often returns with new growth for several years.
Tulips 'Fly away'
Tulips 'Fly away'
The tulips 'Fly away' variety has a distinctive shape, with flowers shaped by slightly curved petals reminiscent of lilies emerging from stems that can grow nearly 61 cm tall. The flowers are also an impressive color, yellow with red edging, with a shape and coloring almost reminiscent of a flame. It is a beautiful choice for a cut flower garden.
Tulips 'Dynasty'
Tulips 'Dynasty'
Tulips 'Dynasty' is a captivating varietal with a commanding presence, renowned for its robust, upright stems which cradle large, bowl-shaped flowers. The blossoms exhibit a radiant pink hue with subtle gradations, creating a dramatic visual impact. Thriving in well-drained soil, tulips 'Dynasty' ushers in spring, symbolizing renewal with its early blooms that fare best in temperate climates with full to partial sunlight.
Tulips 'Koningin Wilhelmina'
Tulips 'Koningin Wilhelmina'
Tulips 'Koningin Wilhelmina' is named for Princess Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (1880 – 1962). Like all tulip hybrids this is a popular spring blooming plant and its orange and red flowers are unique to this hybrid. This is a very popular cut flower plant.
Tulips 'Queen of Sheba'
Tulips 'Queen of Sheba'
Tulips 'Queen of Sheba' is a midseason tulip of the lily-flowered variety, with elegant pointed petals. The flowers are extravagant in bold colors of red and yellow. This is hinted at by the name "Queen of Sheba" which refers to the extravagant queen mentioned in the Bible and the Quran.
Water-lily tulip 'Stresa'
Water-lily tulip 'Stresa'
Winner of the famous Award of Garden Merit, the water-lily tulip 'Stresa' variant is very distinctive for its inner yellow cup with bright red outer stripes. A compact variety cultivated from hybridized tulip cultivars, it was named after the Italian town in which it was first grown. Water-lily tulip 'Stresa' became prestigious for its fabulous colors, short size, and ease of growth.
Tulips 'Renown'
Tulips 'Renown'
Tulips 'Renown' has egg-shaped, hot pink flowers bordered with an apricot color. This cultivar is a Division 11, or Double Late, tulip and has the characteristic abundant petals and late blooming season. It has a strong stem that makes it useful in gardens and as a cut flower.
Tulips 'Apeldoorn's Elite'
Tulips 'Apeldoorn's Elite'
Tulips 'Apeldoorn's Elite' boasts a striking display with its large, cup-shaped flowers that feature a brilliant blend of red and yellow hues. Blooming in mid-spring, this sturdy perennial thrives in well-drained soil under full to partial sun, with its vibrant petals standing tall on robust stems. A classic among tulips, tulips 'Apeldoorn's Elite' adds a splash of warm, inviting color to any garden setting.
Tulips 'Big Smile'
Tulips 'Big Smile'
The tulips 'Big Smile' variant is unique from other tulips in its family in that it blooms later, grows taller, and produces bigger flowers. Hybridized from other variations of tulips, these giant yellow beauties are named for their big, smiling appearance. Tulips 'Big Smile's are popular with gardeners as a statement piece due to their tall height and huge blooms.
Water-lily tulip 'Early Harvest'
Water-lily tulip 'Early Harvest'
Water-lily tulip 'Early Harvest' is an early spring bloomer with a striking appearance. Its large, cup-shaped flowers exhibit a warm, creamy yellow color with a red or orange blaze at the base, making it a standout among the first blooms of the season. Found in full to partial sun, water-lily tulip 'Early Harvest' prospers in well-drained soils and welcomes the end of winter with its vibrant display, often naturalizing to form colorful colonies.
Tulips 'Estella Rijnveld'
Tulips 'Estella Rijnveld'
The ruffled, curved, and multicolored petals of tulips 'Estella Rijnveld' create a show-stopping appearance for this tulip variety. A member of the Parrot tulip hybrids family, this cultivar was named for the person who cultivated it. Tulips 'Estella Rijnveld' is highly popular for its magnificent appearance, unique color combination, and year-after-year value.
Tulips 'China Town'
Tulips 'China Town'
The red decorations typical of Chinatowns the world over are reflected in the distinctive pink and red flowers of the delicate tulips 'China Town'. The flower's shape differs from a regular tulip since the petals are much less tightly packed and have attractively ruffled edges. A prized spring flower, this hybrid has been given the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
Tulips 'White Parrot'
Tulips 'White Parrot'
Tulips 'White Parrot' presents a drastic change to the typical Tulip varieties, sporting uniquely colored green and cream blooms. It's a Tulip cultivar that was originally derived from the traditional Tulip. Tulips 'White Parrot' was given its cultivar name because of its flowers which are ruffled at its edges like feathers and partially white in color.
Turkestanica tulip
Turkestanica tulip
Tulipa turkestanica is a herbaceous, bulbous perennial growing 10 to 15 cm tall, with 2–4 thin glaucous leaves up to 15 cm long on each stem. The margins and tips have a pinkish colour. The leathery bulb is bright reddish-brown and has a hairy tunic. Each plant produces between one and twelve star-shaped flowers, grouped in a raceme.
Tulips 'Wirosa'
Tulips 'Wirosa'
The peony-style flowers with a stylish coloration of bright pink petals tipped with creamy white edges are what draws tulips 'Wirosa''s spectators near. Tulips 'Wirosa' has won the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society for its gorgeous double-flower blooms.
Tulips 'Miranda'
Tulips 'Miranda'
Vibrance is a word that certainly comes to mind when you see tulips 'Miranda'. The fiery red double row of petals on this Tulip Hybrid is what makes it highly unique and a popular choice for any garden display. The name "Miranda may have been chosen to accompany the genus name "Tulip," which is a traditional Turkish girl's name.
Water-lily tulip 'Showwinner'
Water-lily tulip 'Showwinner'
Water-lily tulip 'Showwinner' is an early-blooming tulip known for its striking cup-shaped flowers that can range in color from bright red to orange with a yellow heart. It typically grows 6-12 inches tall and flourishes in sunny, well-drained environments. The wide, lance-shaped leaves often exhibit a mottled or striped pattern, adding to its ornamental appeal as a herald of spring.
Tulips 'Ballerina'
Tulips 'Ballerina'
Tulips 'Ballerina' is a Division 6, or Lily-Flowered, tulip. As with other tulips in this group, it has distinctive pointed petals similar to a lily. This plant is differentiated from others in this division by its long stems, tangerine-colored blooms, and fragrant scent.
Tulips 'Purple Prince'
Tulips 'Purple Prince'
Tulips 'Purple Prince''s are eye-catching with their vibrant purple, cup-shaped flowers. This spring-blooming bulb thrives in well-drained soil under full to partial sun, enhancing its rich hue. Ideal for garden borders or as a striking centerpiece, tulips 'Purple Prince' contributes to the ecosystem by attracting pollinators with its vivid coloring and appealing form.
Tulips 'Green River'
Tulips 'Green River'
Tulips 'Green River' is a captivating tulip variety with unique, softly ruffled petals, combining creamy yellow bases transitioning to a lush green. Blooming in mid to late spring, tulips 'Green River''s vibrant green streaks set it apart, symbolizing growth and renewal. Best displayed in groups, these tulips thrive in well-drained soil with full to partial sunlight, enlivening gardens with their striking, painterly appearance.
Tulips 'Melrose'
Tulips 'Melrose'
Tulips 'Melrose' has lilac-pink petals with wide cream margins. This cultivar is a Double Early tulip with abundant petals and an early flowering season. This compact plant has sturdy stems, making it popular as a cut flower, in gardens, and in containers.
Tulips 'Black Parrot'
Tulips 'Black Parrot'
This tulip has flowers of a purple color, much darker than typical tulips, giving it the name tulips 'Black Parrot'. Each flower has a uniquely beautiful petal formation with an attractive split and serrated edge that makes this a standout member of the Parrott Tulips series of cultivars.
Tulips 'Flaming Parrot'
Tulips 'Flaming Parrot'
Tulips 'Flaming Parrot' is an extravagant and wildly colored tulip that looks very parrot-like and not very tulip-like, with its ruffled petals of bright yellow and crimson. In further contrast to other tulips, the flowers open out from the classically compact tulip shape until the petals are widely spread. Gardeners looking to create an impact in their spring gardens need look no further.
Tulips 'Fontainebleau'
Tulips 'Fontainebleau'
Tulips 'Fontainebleau' is a mid-season, single-flowered tulip with distinctive blooms of maroon-purple edged with white. It is a cultivar of the Tulipa genus, which boasts flowers of many colors, but rarely maroon, and even more rarely with white edges. It is named after a famous commune in France, which is its country of origin.
Tulips 'Libretto Parrot'
Tulips 'Libretto Parrot'
Tulips 'Libretto Parrot' has a highly distinctive coloration in its blooms with hints of pink and green bleeding into the white petals. It's a Tulip cultivar and sport of 'Libretto', given its name because of the frilly design on the edges of its petals that give it the appearance of parrot feathers.
Tulips 'Honeymoon'
Tulips 'Honeymoon'
Tulips 'Honeymoon' evokes weddings in more ways than one; its flowers are pure white and have a fringed edge similar to lace. These attributes make them a popular choice in bridal bouquets and gardens alike. This plant is a Division 7, or Fringed Tulip hybrid.
Tulips 'Finola'
Tulips 'Finola'
Most sources agree that tulips 'Finola' is an exceptionally beautiful late-season double tulip cultivar. The petals are a unique blend of cream and pink with just a touch of green added. Gardeners love that these exquisite blooms are large and long-lasting. 'Finola' means "white shouldered" which refers to the soft blends of white found throughout the flower.
Tulips 'Flaming Purissima'
Tulips 'Flaming Purissima'
Tulips 'Flaming Purissima' is so-named because it is a sport of the popular 'Purissima' tulip that adds lovely red shading to the parent's all-white flowers for a flame-like effect. This subtle and engaging tulip is a popular cut flower and also grows well in beds and borders, as an edging plant, and in containers.
Tulips 'Havran'
Tulips 'Havran'
Tulips 'Havran' is a distinctive tulip that has unique burgundy floors that are veined with a deep purple-black. These standout flowers add color and contrast to spring gardens and mix particularly well with other spring-blooming flowers. Since tulips were much cultivated under the Ottoman empire, it is appropriate that this cultivar has the same name as the Turkish town of Havran.
Tulips 'Dyanito'
Tulips 'Dyanito'
Tulips 'Dyanito' is a vibrant cultivar of the Tulip family, recognized by its lustrous, crimson petals with distinctive purple flame-like markings. The sturdy stems of tulips 'Dyanito' typically reach modest heights, lending to its resilience against spring gusts. Ideally situated in full sunlight, tulips 'Dyanito' thrives in well-drained soils, where it adds a vivid splash of color to gardens during its brief yet spectacular spring bloom.
Tulips 'Lambada'
Tulips 'Lambada'
Tulips 'Lambada' is celebrated for its vibrant, ruffled petals with crystalline fringed edges that resemble festive fringe. Its fiery red-orange blooms emerge in late spring, captivating onlookers as they sway atop slender stems, a striking contrast to the lush, blade-like foliage that anchors it to well-draining soils. This ornamental favorite thrives in full sun, its vivacious colors intensifying as they soak in the light.
Tulips 'Charmeur'
Tulips 'Charmeur'
With elegant cup-shaped flowers, tulips 'Charmeur' captivates in spring gardens. Each blossom showcases a vivid combination of warm copper-orange petals, flushed with deep yellow at the bases, drawing in pollinators. Typically, tulips 'Charmeur' reaches a modest height, thriving in well-drained soils bathed in full sun to partial shade, symbolizing resilience adaptability to diverse garden conditions.
Tulips 'Negrita Double'
Tulips 'Negrita Double'
These striking tulips create a dramatic effect in the garden with their deep purple double blooms. In addition to being popular as cut flowers, they are also known for their tolerance to heat and sun. Interestingly, the name Negrita means 'little dark one' in Spanish.
Tulips 'Daytona'
Tulips 'Daytona'
The frilly, fringed leaves of tulips 'Daytona' are quite captivating, and it's the feature that makes this plant highly individual. It's a Tulip cultivar within Division 7, placed in this category because of the unique physiology of its leaves. When it comes to this plant's name (tulips 'Daytona'), it remains a mystery! However, this feathery delight needs no explanation, because it's still the star of the show.
Tulip 'Red Emperor'
Tulip 'Red Emperor'
There is definitely something regal about the bright red flowers of tulip 'Red Emperor' which grow in a huge upright urn shape that is larger and more closed than the parent plant's flowers. Like all tulips, this cultivar makes very popular cut flowers and blooms in mid-spring.
Tulips 'Suncatcher'
Tulips 'Suncatcher'
The stunning tulips 'Suncatcher' truly seems to capture the sunset with its lovely flowers that have distinctive petals shading from red at the tip down to bright yellow at the base. This unusual tulip may eschew the colors typical of its family but its unique color makes it a favorite for bed, borders, and containers, as well as a cut flower.
Tulips 'Hollywood Star'
Tulips 'Hollywood Star'
Tulips 'Hollywood Star' is a Viridiflora tulip cultivar with large flowers that are showy like the human stars of Hollywood. This cultivar's blossoms show red on green, which is unusual. They are tall flowers on straight stems that can last in a vase for up to three weeks! They bloom in mid- to late spring and last a long time.
Tulips 'Florosa'
Tulips 'Florosa'
Tulips 'Florosa' is a lily-flowered tulip with some of the most exquisite blooms you will ever see. The petals are a lovely blend of soft pink, dark rose, and white, with just a touch of green. This blend is not found in many other flowers. This is a Viridiflora Tulip, which means it has long-lasting blooms that last as long as three weeks.
Tulips 'Banja Luka'
Tulips 'Banja Luka'
Tulips 'Banja Luka' is a showy tulip cultivar in Division 4. These tulip species are called Darwin hybrids, placed in this category because they're taller than other species within the genus, and because no other Tulip cultivar produces big, bold blooms quite like these! Tulips 'Banja Luka' is named after the city in present-day Bosnia and Herzegovina in which it was cultivated.
Tulips 'World Expression'
Tulips 'World Expression'
Tulips 'World Expression' has won its Award of Garden Merit for a good reason: it produces blooms of bright yellow with scarlet streaks. Loved for its complexity, this Tulip cultivar evolves as it matures, with its flowers becoming ivory striped with red. Aptly named, this plant does indeed express itself to the world.
Tulips 'Cummins'
Tulips 'Cummins'
Tulips 'Cummins' is a most distinctive tulip with petals that are fringed at the edges to make a looser flower than the upright and enclosed flowers of the parent plant. This plant is prized by gardeners and the cut flower industry for these purple and white flowers. This tulip was hybridized in the Netherlands from the cultivars 'Johann Gutenberg' and 'Canova' and introduced in 1999.
Tulips 'Maytime'
Tulips 'Maytime'
With a striking silhouette, tulips 'Maytime' is a herald of spring, its vibrant flowers emerging on sturdy stems. Its blossoms, often a sumptuous blend of colors, feature six distinct petals that form a classic cup shape, attracting a variety of pollinators. Planted in well-drained soil, tulips 'Maytime' flourishes in sunlight, its narrow leaves framing the chromatic splendor of its blooms.
Tulips 'Kingsblood'
Tulips 'Kingsblood'
Given the dramatic name "Kingsblood" to match its awe-inspiring appearance, tulips 'Kingsblood' shows off vibrant red blooms that are perfect for adding glorious color to liven up your garden. It's a long and strong tulip that works as a cut flower or in borders, flowering late in the season, towards the end of spring.
Tulips 'Red Shine'
Tulips 'Red Shine'
Tulips 'Red Shine' is a Tulip (Tulipa spp.) cultivar that has elongated, deep red petals. The cultivar blooms in late spring and when the flowers open, they look like glowing lilies. The cultivar name presumably comes from the gleaming effect of the petals when the sun hits them.
Tulips 'Avignon'
Tulips 'Avignon'
Named for the French town in the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, tulips 'Avignon' is an elegant tulip that is a long-stemmed, late-flowering variety. It is widely grown in the south of France for the cut flower industry and its unusually large red-orange flowers add late-spring color to flower beds, borders and containers.
Tulips 'Pink Diamond'
Tulips 'Pink Diamond'
Tulips 'Pink Diamond' is a captivating spring-blooming bulbous perennial known for its upright, lance-shaped leaves and large, bowl-shaped flowers. Distinguished by its lustrous pink petals, often highlighted with a lighter base and interior, tulips 'Pink Diamond' adds a touch of elegance to gardens. This variety thrives in well-drained soil and appreciates full sun, which enhances its vibrant blooms. Resilient against harsh spring weather, tulips 'Pink Diamond' emerges as a jewel among springtime flora.
Tulips 'Red Surprise'
Tulips 'Red Surprise'
Always a popular cut flower, the tulips 'Red Surprise' has large, showy, cup-shaped red blooms with yellow and black spot details. The cultivar is fairly hardy and likes a sunnier garden. It is recommended to plant them in natural-looking drifts rather than in rows, in case some bulbs should fail and leave gaps.
Tulips 'Jan Seignette'
Tulips 'Jan Seignette'
The tulips 'Jan Seignette' boasts vibrant cup-shaped flowers, defined by a dramatic contrast of crimson flames on a yellow background. Usually blooming in mid-spring, these perennials favor well-drained soil and thrive in full sun to partial shade. Hardy and bold, tulips 'Jan Seignette' adds a flamboyant touch to gardens, symbolizing the arrival of warmer days.
Tulips 'Ballade'
Tulips 'Ballade'
Tulips 'Ballade' has won the Award of Garden merit twice for its curved, pointed petals, easy naturalization, and accentuating colors. Cultivated from the standard tulip, this variant is known to come back year after year. It was named tulips 'Ballade' after its romantic appearance and "dancing" petals. This is an extremely popular flower due to its stunning petals and repetitive growth.
Tulips 'Lilac Perfection'
Tulips 'Lilac Perfection'
As revealed by its name, tulips 'Lilac Perfection' has striking purple- to lilac-colored flowers. This cultivar has flowers with double sets of petals, as it is a Division 11, or Double Late, tulip. It is the parent of Tulipa 'Double Perfection'.
Tulips 'Bell Song'
Tulips 'Bell Song'
Tulips 'Bell Song' has exceptionally distinctive pink petals tipped with white frills. Cultivated from the Fringed Tulips group, which were originally mutations of other groups, this variation was named to evoke the same sense of beauty one gets from viewing its lovely flowers. Tulips 'Bell Song' is becoming more and more popular due to its unique ornamental value and long-lasting blooms.
Tulips 'Très Chic'
Tulips 'Très Chic'
The tulips 'Très Chic' has a name that perfectly describes the overall look of the flower. Its elegant white bloom, with long petals that narrow to a point at their tip, is indeed 'very stylish'. It flowers about two weeks earlier than other white varieties of tulip, giving gardens an early attractive bloom.
Tulips 'My Lady'
Tulips 'My Lady'
Tulips 'My Lady' is a one-of-a-kind, single-flowered tulip cultivar developed in the Netherlands in 1959. It is unique for the distinct two colors of its blossoms. A mid-season variety, it flowers in spring to early summer and looks magnificent in large drifts or as a cut flower. To get the best out of this beauty, a very sunny spot in the garden is advisable. It is able to survive cold weather and frost.
Tulip 'Madame Lefeber'
Tulip 'Madame Lefeber'
The tulip 'Madame Lefeber' boasts vibrant, cup-shaped red flowers that herald the arrival of spring. Its broad, glaucous leaves offer a striking contrast, emerging purposefully from the soil. With the ability to thrive in full sunlight and well-draining conditions, tulip 'Madame Lefeber' captivates admirers with its bold hues and heralds a flash of color as winter wanes.
Tulips 'Helmar'
Tulips 'Helmar'
The sturdy-stemmed tulips 'Helmar' is a tulip cultivar known for its excellent form and stature that helps them stand out amongst other flowers. A cross between Darwin and Early tulips, tulips 'Helmar' make excellent cutting flowers because they have a long vase life. In the garden, these tulips are attractive to birds, bees, and butterflies.
Tulips 'White Prince'
Tulips 'White Prince'
Tulips 'White Prince' is cherished for its elegant, cup-shaped white flowers that bloom in early to mid-spring. This tulip variety typically grows up to 45 centimeters tall, showcasing a purity of color that shines against its sturdy green stems. Thriving in full sunlight, tulips 'White Prince''s crisp blooms make a dramatic statement in gardens or as cut flowers, foretelling the vibrancy of spring.
Tulips 'Lilyrosa'
Tulips 'Lilyrosa'
Tulips 'Lilyrosa' features striking pink and white petals that are reminiscent of lilies. These flowers are great for cutting, and bloom in mid to late spring. Originating from Holland, this Tulip variety is sure to add a splash of color to any garden.
Tulips 'Honky Tonk'
Tulips 'Honky Tonk'
Tulips 'Honky Tonk' is a tulip of the batalinii group and produces small, lemon-yellow flowers with three distinct exterior petals. It has won the RHS Award of Garden Merit because it is reliable and performs well in a wide range of soil types and situations. It is a shorter variety and so works well at the front of beds or pots.
Tulips 'Peach Blossom'
Tulips 'Peach Blossom'
The tulips 'Peach Blossom' is a captivating spring bloomer with distinctive cup-shaped, double flowers that exhibit a soft pink hue akin to orchard blossoms. Each flower head, held aloft on sturdy stems, is an ensemble of beautifully arranged petals, offering a lush display against the backdrop of its slender green leaves. This hearty perennial thrives in well-drained soils, basking in full to partial sunlight, where it graces gardens with a touch of romance and elegance.
Tulips 'Rem's Favorite'
Tulips 'Rem's Favorite'
White flowers with deep purple markings make the tulips 'Rem's Favorite' an eye-catching, showy variety of tulip. Its name is a shortened version of Rembrandt — the artist's birth city of Leiden is the first place tulips were developed in Holland. Tulips 'Rem's Favorite' is a late blooming variety of tulip, adding vibrance to gardens as early spring flowers begin to fade.
Water-lily tulip 'Ancilla'
Water-lily tulip 'Ancilla'
Water-lily tulip 'Ancilla' is cultivated from the Water-lily tulip. When the blooms are mature, they open flat on sunny days showing off bright red throats. The plant's unique blossoms are what sets it apart from others in the genus and make it a popular choice in spring gardens.
Water-lily tulip 'Johann Strauss'
Water-lily tulip 'Johann Strauss'
The elegance and beauty of the Water-lily tulip 'Johann Strauss' make it an ideal plant to name after the famous Austrian composer Johann Baptist Strauss (1825 – 1899). Water-lily tulip 'Johann Strauss' has yellow-white flowers with a distinctive red brush stroke on the outside of its petals. These plants are also renowned for their early blooming season.
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Dracaena
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Fig trees
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Brambles
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Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
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Tulips
Tulipa
Tulips are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.
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Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
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Attributes of Tulips
Plant Height
50 cm
Spread
15 cm to 23 cm
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 8 cm
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
5 - 32 ℃
Scientific Classification of Tulips
Tulips and Their Toxicity
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* The judgment on toxicity and danger is for reference only. We DO NOT GUARANTEE any accuracy of such judgment. Therefore, you SHALL NOT rely on such judgment. It is IMPORTANT TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE in advance when necessary.
Slightly Toxic to Humans
Although beautiful to look at, tulips are toxic to humans and animals when consumed in large amounts, and can also cause a rash after coming into contact with a person's skin.
Toxic to Cats
Cats should be kept away from the moderately toxic tulips. The bulb contains the most toxins, but ingestion of any part of the plant can cause a variety of symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, and depression. Symptoms typically come on quite quickly but tulip poisoning is rarely fatal. Call your veterinarian for assistance if you suspect your cat has ingested any part of these plants.
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Your pets like cats and dogs can be poisoned by them as well!
Do not let your lovely pets eat any parts, nor contact with the sap of toxic or unknown plants;
It’s better to kill those growing around your house. Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants and gloves with sharp tools to dig it out completely;
Clean the tools with rubbing alcohol or soap and water but do not do that with bare hands;
Clean your hands and skin once exposed to plants with soap and water;
Consider using barrier creams that contain bentoquatam to prevent poison oak, ivy and sumac rashes;
Dump it in special trash cans in sealed garbage packages, and do not let your pets reach it;Do not let your lovely pets eat any parts, nor contact with the sap of toxic or unknown plants;
If you take your pets to hike with you in the wild, please don’t let them eat any plants that you don’t know;
Once your pets eat, touch or inhale anything from toxic plants and act abnormally, please call the doctors for help ASAP!
Pets
Some pets are less likely than children to eat and touch just about everything. This is good, as a pet owner. However, you know your pet best, and it is up to you to keep them safe. There are plenty of poisonous weeds that can grow within the confines of your lawn, which might make your dogs or cats ill or worse if they eat them. Try to have an idea of what toxic plants grow in your area and keep them under control and your pets away from them.
Common Toxic Houseplants
When it comes to decorating a house, there is nothing more refreshing than adding some beautiful houseplants. Some common house plants can also be toxic.
Aloe
Aloe is famous for its sunburn-soothing properties and its gorgeous desert design. However, many people do not realize that the latex the aloe vera plant produces can be mildly toxic to pets and children.
The latex contains a chemical compound known as saponin. Which when ingested, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and low blood sugar. This, if left unchecked, can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. The proper response is to contact poison control or a veterinarian to know what to do in your particular circumstance if either your child or pet consumes aloe.
The latex of the plant is similar to the sap of the tree. It is inside the leaf, but sticks mainly toward the edges. If aloe gel is prepared properly it should be safe for use, but be sure to apply it only topically when treating burns.
The latex contains a chemical compound known as saponin. Which when ingested, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and low blood sugar. This, if left unchecked, can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. The proper response is to contact poison control or a veterinarian to know what to do in your particular circumstance if either your child or pet consumes aloe.
The latex of the plant is similar to the sap of the tree. It is inside the leaf, but sticks mainly toward the edges. If aloe gel is prepared properly it should be safe for use, but be sure to apply it only topically when treating burns.
Philodendron
Philodendron, also known as sweetheart vine, has become a resident at many houses and even businesses. They are glossy green and the leaves elegantly split, displaying interesting designs. Behind this beauty there is a needle-like toxin called calcium oxalate crystals.
These crystals are held within the plant and only affect you, your pets, or your loved ones if the plant tissue is broken. If ingested, the crystals can cause severe swelling, difficulty breathing, stomach pain, burning and pain. If they are accidentally caught on the skin, they can cause skin irritation.
If anyone accidentally ingests philodendron and they find it difficult to breathe or their tongue starts to swell up, it is important to seek medical attention immediately to avoid suffocation. If you have very young children or pets who have a tendency to tear at plants, keep them away from any philodendrons.
These crystals are held within the plant and only affect you, your pets, or your loved ones if the plant tissue is broken. If ingested, the crystals can cause severe swelling, difficulty breathing, stomach pain, burning and pain. If they are accidentally caught on the skin, they can cause skin irritation.
If anyone accidentally ingests philodendron and they find it difficult to breathe or their tongue starts to swell up, it is important to seek medical attention immediately to avoid suffocation. If you have very young children or pets who have a tendency to tear at plants, keep them away from any philodendrons.
Peace Lily
Peace lilies produce stunningly white flowers that bring to mind peace and serenity. This is one reason they are invited into our homes and given a place to stay. However, similar to philodendrons, the peace lily contains oxalate crystals known as raphides.
The raphides, once ingested, will cause swelling and burning sensations and can also cause skin irritation. Both pets and humans can get these symptoms so it is important to keep these plants from anyone who is likely to tear or chew it. Symptoms can become dire if the raphides cause the tongue and throat to swell to a point where the person or pet is having difficulty breathing. Seek proper medical attention if this is the case.
The raphides, once ingested, will cause swelling and burning sensations and can also cause skin irritation. Both pets and humans can get these symptoms so it is important to keep these plants from anyone who is likely to tear or chew it. Symptoms can become dire if the raphides cause the tongue and throat to swell to a point where the person or pet is having difficulty breathing. Seek proper medical attention if this is the case.
Snake Plant
The snake plant is an interesting and popular house plant. Its stark architecture and wavy coloring has made it a fan favorite. This plant too, however, is toxic when ingested or if the sap touches your skin.
Snake plant sap will cause rashes if it comes into contact with your skin. In addition, it will cause diarrhea and vomiting when ingested. Again these symptoms are very serious and would be best avoided by keeping snake plants out of reach or by choosing a different houseplant.
Snake plant sap will cause rashes if it comes into contact with your skin. In addition, it will cause diarrhea and vomiting when ingested. Again these symptoms are very serious and would be best avoided by keeping snake plants out of reach or by choosing a different houseplant.
Common Toxic Garden Plants
Daffodil
Daffodils are a strikingly colorful flower. This can sometimes bring them much attention not from just onlooking adults but children as well. Since kids are more drawn to colorful objects, they may have a higher chance of just grabbing the flower and eating it. Adults have also been known to accidentally grab daffodil bulbs instead of onions.
Why are these mistakes so dangerous? Daffodils contain lycorine, which can induce nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It also contains oxalates which can cause swelling and pain. The symptoms can be worse in animals, because if your pets eat daffodils they may experience drowsiness, low blood pressure or even liver damage.
Make sure to call poison control when these symptoms set in. The vomiting and diarrhea have been known to go away after 3 hours, but it is better to be safe than sorry. Ingesting liquids to keep hydration up can be important. If the patient is having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately.
Why are these mistakes so dangerous? Daffodils contain lycorine, which can induce nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It also contains oxalates which can cause swelling and pain. The symptoms can be worse in animals, because if your pets eat daffodils they may experience drowsiness, low blood pressure or even liver damage.
Make sure to call poison control when these symptoms set in. The vomiting and diarrhea have been known to go away after 3 hours, but it is better to be safe than sorry. Ingesting liquids to keep hydration up can be important. If the patient is having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately.
Hydrangea
Hydrangeas are unique, with their soft blue and pink flowers. They are a great addition to any garden, but should not be snacked on—not that you would want to. Hydrangeas can be especially nasty because they contain compounds known as glycosides. These will release hydrogen cyanide into the bloodstream when consumed. This will block your body’s ability to uptake oxygen to the cells in your body.
The way to combat this kind of poisoning is through getting IVs from the vet or doctor. It is important to contact your medical professional immediately since the symptoms can be fatal within minutes or hours.
The way to combat this kind of poisoning is through getting IVs from the vet or doctor. It is important to contact your medical professional immediately since the symptoms can be fatal within minutes or hours.
Rhododendrons
Rhododendron, the state flower of Washington, is also toxic. The multitudinous, pink flowers can be quite dangerous. All parts of this plant are toxic, the leaves and seeds more so than the flowers. However, even the nectar of the flower is toxic and in the Mediterranean, where rhododendrons grow in more dense quantities, the honey from bees who gather rhododendron nectar can be poisonous.
Normally kids and pets do not eat enough to experience the full poisoning effect. However, just eating two leaves is enough to be considered dangerous. The grayanotoxin glycosides within the rhododendron can cause vomiting, diarrhea and irregular heartbeats. Things can get very serious when too much rhododendron is consumed and can lead to necessary medical intervention.
Start by calling poison control first if you suspect anyone has been munching on rhododendrons. The experts there will be able to help guide you through the necessary processes to cure your loved one.
Normally kids and pets do not eat enough to experience the full poisoning effect. However, just eating two leaves is enough to be considered dangerous. The grayanotoxin glycosides within the rhododendron can cause vomiting, diarrhea and irregular heartbeats. Things can get very serious when too much rhododendron is consumed and can lead to necessary medical intervention.
Start by calling poison control first if you suspect anyone has been munching on rhododendrons. The experts there will be able to help guide you through the necessary processes to cure your loved one.
Rhubarb
Yummy rhubarb has a nasty side to it. While the stems are used in many recipes, including for rhubarb strawberry pie, the leaves are toxic. They contain oxalic acid which is known to blister the mouth, cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and kidney stones. The leaves are known to be more toxic to pets than humans, but in either case, it is important to contact poison control immediately to figure out necessary steps to cure the patient.
Common Toxic Weeds in the Yard
Bittersweet Nightshade
Nightshade is an invasive, noxious weed that is extremely poisonous. It has been found along the East and West Coast of the U.S. It makes its home in areas with disturbed soil. This could be near your garden or areas that have recently had bushes/trees put in.
These plants are dark green with purple flowers that develop into bright red berries. The whole plant is toxic and should be avoided by pets and children alike. If ingested it can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The colorful berries are especially enticing to young children. If you see any plants that look similar to tomato or pepper plants that you did not plant in your yard, it is best to just pull them immediately.
Call poison control immediately if you think someone has fallen victim to nightshade.
These plants are dark green with purple flowers that develop into bright red berries. The whole plant is toxic and should be avoided by pets and children alike. If ingested it can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The colorful berries are especially enticing to young children. If you see any plants that look similar to tomato or pepper plants that you did not plant in your yard, it is best to just pull them immediately.
Call poison control immediately if you think someone has fallen victim to nightshade.
Buttercups
Buttercups are found throughout the United States, especially in wet areas. The shiny, yellow flowers will pop up in the springtime, accompanying their dandelion friends. However, unlike dandelions, buttercups are not edible.
Buttercups will release a compound called protoanemonin. This toxin is known to cause vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, hypersalivation, depression, blisters, and more. These symptoms will affect both humans and animals. The sap may also cause irritation when it comes into contact with skin. These yellow flowers are dangerous and children should be observed cautiously when around them.
Buttercups will release a compound called protoanemonin. This toxin is known to cause vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, hypersalivation, depression, blisters, and more. These symptoms will affect both humans and animals. The sap may also cause irritation when it comes into contact with skin. These yellow flowers are dangerous and children should be observed cautiously when around them.
Foxgloves
Foxgloves are beautiful plants that build towers out of vivid purple bell-shaped blossoms. They are very pretty to look at, but they contain a compound known as digoxin. This chemical is used in certain medicines to help people with certain heart conditions. However, the medicine is made by specialists, whereas someone eating foxgloves will receive unregulated amounts of the chemical.
This toxin can make you vomit and lower your heartbeat. This often causes dizziness and faintness. It is extremely important to call poison control immediately to know what to do in the case of foxglove poisoning. Some people have confused the young leaves of foxglove with borage, making adult foragers at risk as well as kids and pets.
This toxin can make you vomit and lower your heartbeat. This often causes dizziness and faintness. It is extremely important to call poison control immediately to know what to do in the case of foxglove poisoning. Some people have confused the young leaves of foxglove with borage, making adult foragers at risk as well as kids and pets.
How to Tend to or Get Rid of Toxic Plants
Now that you know where to start with toxic plant identification, let us discuss how to either tend to the poisonous plants you decide to keep or get rid of them that plague your yard.
How to Tend to Poisonous Plants
Many plants that are toxic when ingested are also skin irritants. The philodendron is a good example of this. When the sap comes into contact with skin, it can cause a rash to form. To help protect yourself when tending to toxic plants, it is important to wear some sort of gloves.
Latex gloves may be the best solution due to their disposability. Regular gloves could potentially keep the poisonous sap on their surface. If the gloves aren’t cleaned then you could accidentally touch the irritant or pass it to someone else.
In addition you will want to plan where to keep your deadly beauties. If you have a toxic indoor plant try to keep it up high or out of reach of children and pets. This will keep accidents few and far between. Another idea is keeping your plants in areas that are usually inaccessible to children or pets. Areas such as an office, study room, or guest bedroom could be good locations. If applicable, you could also set up a terrarium for your little plant baby, making it more difficult for curious hands or paws to access.
In addition you will want to plan where to keep your deadly beauties. If you have a toxic indoor plant try to keep it up high or out of reach of children and pets. This will keep accidents few and far between. Another idea is keeping your plants in areas that are usually inaccessible to children or pets. Areas such as an office, study room, or guest bedroom could be good locations. If applicable, you could also set up a terrarium for your little plant baby, making it more difficult for curious hands or paws to access.
If you plan to have outdoor plants, location will be key. You will want to put plants in an area that will be inaccessible to children, pets and even wild animals. You will probably want to avoid planting the plants in the front of your house if kids walk by on a regular basis, just to be cautious. Having the plants behind a fence will be best, but use your discretion when choosing a spot.
How to Get Rid of Poisonous Plants
The easiest but possibly most controversial way to get rid of poisonous plants is by using herbicides. This can be especially easy if you own a grass lawn and use an herbicide that targets broadleaf (non-grass) species. You can find many herbicides meant for yard use by simply searching the term online. Once you have purchased the herbicide you will want to make sure to follow the label posted on the container. If you follow the instructions precisely, then everything should run smoothly for you.
If you don’t plan on using herbicides, there are a few organic methods you can use to try to get rid of toxic plants. You can manually pull the plants out of the ground. This is probably one of the most difficult methods because there is no assurance that you will get the whole plant out this way.
You can also try pouring boiling hot water or spraying white vinegar on the target plants. This may take more time than using a synthetic herbicide, but you can feel a little better about using these products.
You can also try to use wood chips to cover a certain area where you do not want anything to grow. This will not stop all the weeds, but the few that make it through can be easily picked by hand.
If you don’t plan on using herbicides, there are a few organic methods you can use to try to get rid of toxic plants. You can manually pull the plants out of the ground. This is probably one of the most difficult methods because there is no assurance that you will get the whole plant out this way.
You can also try pouring boiling hot water or spraying white vinegar on the target plants. This may take more time than using a synthetic herbicide, but you can feel a little better about using these products.
You can also try to use wood chips to cover a certain area where you do not want anything to grow. This will not stop all the weeds, but the few that make it through can be easily picked by hand.
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Who Is Most at Risk of Plant Poisoning?
Everyone should keep the following in mind to prevent being poisoned:
Do not eat any parts, nor contact with the sap of toxic or unknown plants;
If you need to kill it, wear long-sleeved shirts, pants and gloves with sharp tools to dig it out completely;
Clean the tools with rubbing alcohol or soap and water but do not do that with bare hands;
Clean your hands and skin once exposed to plants with soap and water;
Consider using barrier creams that contain bentoquatam to prevent poison oak, ivy and sumac rashes;
Dump it in special trash cans in sealed garbage packages;
Wear properly when you hiking or working in the wilderness. Long pants, long sleeves, gloves, hiking shoes, etc., that protect you from being hurt by any plants;
Once you or your family aren’t feeling well after eating, touching or inhaling anything from toxic plants, please call your doctor for help ASAP!
Outdoor Workers and Recreationalists
Those who enjoy the outdoors either as a hobby or as part of their work will rarely see a plant and decide to munch on it (although the scenario is not unheard of). However, they do tend to deal with moving through and brushing aside plants. These people are more at risk of being poisoned by touching toxic plants than by ingesting them.
Foragers
Foraging for food and medicinal plants is a desirable skill among people who want to feel at one with the land. This hobby can be very useful and enjoyable, but if done wrong , it can lead to disastrous effects. People who forage are picking and grabbing plants with the full intention of using those plants, most of the time to ingest them.
Children
While outdoor workers are more likely to touch poison and foragers are more likely to ingest poison, children can easily do both. These bundles of joy just love to run around and explore the world. They enjoy touching things and occasionally shoving random stuff in their mouth; this is a terrible combination with toxic plants in the mix.
If you let your children run about, it is important to know what are the local toxic plants that they could accidentally get into. Try to educate the children and steer them away from where the toxic plants are located.
If you let your children run about, it is important to know what are the local toxic plants that they could accidentally get into. Try to educate the children and steer them away from where the toxic plants are located.
Common Toxic Houseplants
When it comes to decorating a house, there is nothing more refreshing than adding some beautiful houseplants. Some common house plants can also be toxic.
Aloe
Aloe is famous for its sunburn-soothing properties and its gorgeous desert design. However, many people do not realize that the latex the aloe vera plant produces can be mildly toxic to pets and children.
The latex contains a chemical compound known as saponin. Which when ingested, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and low blood sugar. This, if left unchecked, can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. The proper response is to contact poison control or a veterinarian to know what to do in your particular circumstance if either your child or pet consumes aloe.
The latex of the plant is similar to the sap of the tree. It is inside the leaf, but sticks mainly toward the edges. If aloe gel is prepared properly it should be safe for use, but be sure to apply it only topically when treating burns.
The latex contains a chemical compound known as saponin. Which when ingested, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and low blood sugar. This, if left unchecked, can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. The proper response is to contact poison control or a veterinarian to know what to do in your particular circumstance if either your child or pet consumes aloe.
The latex of the plant is similar to the sap of the tree. It is inside the leaf, but sticks mainly toward the edges. If aloe gel is prepared properly it should be safe for use, but be sure to apply it only topically when treating burns.
Philodendron
Philodendron, also known as sweetheart vine, has become a resident at many houses and even businesses. They are glossy green and the leaves elegantly split, displaying interesting designs. Behind this beauty there is a needle-like toxin called calcium oxalate crystals.
These crystals are held within the plant and only affect you, your pets, or your loved ones if the plant tissue is broken. If ingested, the crystals can cause severe swelling, difficulty breathing, stomach pain, burning and pain. If they are accidentally caught on the skin, they can cause skin irritation.
If anyone accidentally ingests philodendron and they find it difficult to breathe or their tongue starts to swell up, it is important to seek medical attention immediately to avoid suffocation. If you have very young children or pets who have a tendency to tear at plants, keep them away from any philodendrons.
These crystals are held within the plant and only affect you, your pets, or your loved ones if the plant tissue is broken. If ingested, the crystals can cause severe swelling, difficulty breathing, stomach pain, burning and pain. If they are accidentally caught on the skin, they can cause skin irritation.
If anyone accidentally ingests philodendron and they find it difficult to breathe or their tongue starts to swell up, it is important to seek medical attention immediately to avoid suffocation. If you have very young children or pets who have a tendency to tear at plants, keep them away from any philodendrons.
Peace Lily
Peace lilies produce stunningly white flowers that bring to mind peace and serenity. This is one reason they are invited into our homes and given a place to stay. However, similar to philodendrons, the peace lily contains oxalate crystals known as raphides.
The raphides, once ingested, will cause swelling and burning sensations and can also cause skin irritation. Both pets and humans can get these symptoms so it is important to keep these plants from anyone who is likely to tear or chew it. Symptoms can become dire if the raphides cause the tongue and throat to swell to a point where the person or pet is having difficulty breathing. Seek proper medical attention if this is the case.
The raphides, once ingested, will cause swelling and burning sensations and can also cause skin irritation. Both pets and humans can get these symptoms so it is important to keep these plants from anyone who is likely to tear or chew it. Symptoms can become dire if the raphides cause the tongue and throat to swell to a point where the person or pet is having difficulty breathing. Seek proper medical attention if this is the case.
Snake Plant
The snake plant is an interesting and popular house plant. Its stark architecture and wavy coloring has made it a fan favorite. This plant too, however, is toxic when ingested or if the sap touches your skin.
Snake plant sap will cause rashes if it comes into contact with your skin. In addition, it will cause diarrhea and vomiting when ingested. Again these symptoms are very serious and would be best avoided by keeping snake plants out of reach or by choosing a different houseplant.
Snake plant sap will cause rashes if it comes into contact with your skin. In addition, it will cause diarrhea and vomiting when ingested. Again these symptoms are very serious and would be best avoided by keeping snake plants out of reach or by choosing a different houseplant.
Common Toxic Garden Plants
Daffodil
Daffodils are a strikingly colorful flower. This can sometimes bring them much attention not from just onlooking adults but children as well. Since kids are more drawn to colorful objects, they may have a higher chance of just grabbing the flower and eating it. Adults have also been known to accidentally grab daffodil bulbs instead of onions.
Why are these mistakes so dangerous? Daffodils contain lycorine, which can induce nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It also contains oxalates which can cause swelling and pain. The symptoms can be worse in animals, because if your pets eat daffodils they may experience drowsiness, low blood pressure or even liver damage.
Make sure to call poison control when these symptoms set in. The vomiting and diarrhea have been known to go away after 3 hours, but it is better to be safe than sorry. Ingesting liquids to keep hydration up can be important. If the patient is having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately.
Why are these mistakes so dangerous? Daffodils contain lycorine, which can induce nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It also contains oxalates which can cause swelling and pain. The symptoms can be worse in animals, because if your pets eat daffodils they may experience drowsiness, low blood pressure or even liver damage.
Make sure to call poison control when these symptoms set in. The vomiting and diarrhea have been known to go away after 3 hours, but it is better to be safe than sorry. Ingesting liquids to keep hydration up can be important. If the patient is having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately.
Hydrangea
Hydrangeas are unique, with their soft blue and pink flowers. They are a great addition to any garden, but should not be snacked on—not that you would want to. Hydrangeas can be especially nasty because they contain compounds known as glycosides. These will release hydrogen cyanide into the bloodstream when consumed. This will block your body’s ability to uptake oxygen to the cells in your body.
The way to combat this kind of poisoning is through getting IVs from the vet or doctor. It is important to contact your medical professional immediately since the symptoms can be fatal within minutes or hours.
The way to combat this kind of poisoning is through getting IVs from the vet or doctor. It is important to contact your medical professional immediately since the symptoms can be fatal within minutes or hours.
Rhododendrons
Rhododendron, the state flower of Washington, is also toxic. The multitudinous, pink flowers can be quite dangerous. All parts of this plant are toxic, the leaves and seeds more so than the flowers. However, even the nectar of the flower is toxic and in the Mediterranean, where rhododendrons grow in more dense quantities, the honey from bees who gather rhododendron nectar can be poisonous.
Normally kids and pets do not eat enough to experience the full poisoning effect. However, just eating two leaves is enough to be considered dangerous. The grayanotoxin glycosides within the rhododendron can cause vomiting, diarrhea and irregular heartbeats. Things can get very serious when too much rhododendron is consumed and can lead to necessary medical intervention.
Start by calling poison control first if you suspect anyone has been munching on rhododendrons. The experts there will be able to help guide you through the necessary processes to cure your loved one.
Normally kids and pets do not eat enough to experience the full poisoning effect. However, just eating two leaves is enough to be considered dangerous. The grayanotoxin glycosides within the rhododendron can cause vomiting, diarrhea and irregular heartbeats. Things can get very serious when too much rhododendron is consumed and can lead to necessary medical intervention.
Start by calling poison control first if you suspect anyone has been munching on rhododendrons. The experts there will be able to help guide you through the necessary processes to cure your loved one.
Rhubarb
Yummy rhubarb has a nasty side to it. While the stems are used in many recipes, including for rhubarb strawberry pie, the leaves are toxic. They contain oxalic acid which is known to blister the mouth, cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and kidney stones. The leaves are known to be more toxic to pets than humans, but in either case, it is important to contact poison control immediately to figure out necessary steps to cure the patient.
Common Toxic Weeds in the Yard
Bittersweet Nightshade
Nightshade is an invasive, noxious weed that is extremely poisonous. It has been found along the East and West Coast of the U.S. It makes its home in areas with disturbed soil. This could be near your garden or areas that have recently had bushes/trees put in.
These plants are dark green with purple flowers that develop into bright red berries. The whole plant is toxic and should be avoided by pets and children alike. If ingested it can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The colorful berries are especially enticing to young children. If you see any plants that look similar to tomato or pepper plants that you did not plant in your yard, it is best to just pull them immediately.
Call poison control immediately if you think someone has fallen victim to nightshade.
These plants are dark green with purple flowers that develop into bright red berries. The whole plant is toxic and should be avoided by pets and children alike. If ingested it can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The colorful berries are especially enticing to young children. If you see any plants that look similar to tomato or pepper plants that you did not plant in your yard, it is best to just pull them immediately.
Call poison control immediately if you think someone has fallen victim to nightshade.
Buttercups
Buttercups are found throughout the United States, especially in wet areas. The shiny, yellow flowers will pop up in the springtime, accompanying their dandelion friends. However, unlike dandelions, buttercups are not edible.
Buttercups will release a compound called protoanemonin. This toxin is known to cause vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, hypersalivation, depression, blisters, and more. These symptoms will affect both humans and animals. The sap may also cause irritation when it comes into contact with skin. These yellow flowers are dangerous and children should be observed cautiously when around them.
Buttercups will release a compound called protoanemonin. This toxin is known to cause vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, hypersalivation, depression, blisters, and more. These symptoms will affect both humans and animals. The sap may also cause irritation when it comes into contact with skin. These yellow flowers are dangerous and children should be observed cautiously when around them.
Foxgloves
Foxgloves are beautiful plants that build towers out of vivid purple bell-shaped blossoms. They are very pretty to look at, but they contain a compound known as digoxin. This chemical is used in certain medicines to help people with certain heart conditions. However, the medicine is made by specialists, whereas someone eating foxgloves will receive unregulated amounts of the chemical.
This toxin can make you vomit and lower your heartbeat. This often causes dizziness and faintness. It is extremely important to call poison control immediately to know what to do in the case of foxglove poisoning. Some people have confused the young leaves of foxglove with borage, making adult foragers at risk as well as kids and pets.
This toxin can make you vomit and lower your heartbeat. This often causes dizziness and faintness. It is extremely important to call poison control immediately to know what to do in the case of foxglove poisoning. Some people have confused the young leaves of foxglove with borage, making adult foragers at risk as well as kids and pets.
How to Tend to or Get Rid of Toxic Plants
Now that you know where to start with toxic plant identification, let us discuss how to either tend to the poisonous plants you decide to keep or get rid of them that plague your yard.
How to Tend to Poisonous Plants
Many plants that are toxic when ingested are also skin irritants. The philodendron is a good example of this. When the sap comes into contact with skin, it can cause a rash to form. To help protect yourself when tending to toxic plants, it is important to wear some sort of gloves.
Latex gloves may be the best solution due to their disposability. Regular gloves could potentially keep the poisonous sap on their surface. If the gloves aren’t cleaned then you could accidentally touch the irritant or pass it to someone else.
In addition you will want to plan where to keep your deadly beauties. If you have a toxic indoor plant try to keep it up high or out of reach of children and pets. This will keep accidents few and far between. Another idea is keeping your plants in areas that are usually inaccessible to children or pets. Areas such as an office, study room, or guest bedroom could be good locations. If applicable, you could also set up a terrarium for your little plant baby, making it more difficult for curious hands or paws to access.
In addition you will want to plan where to keep your deadly beauties. If you have a toxic indoor plant try to keep it up high or out of reach of children and pets. This will keep accidents few and far between. Another idea is keeping your plants in areas that are usually inaccessible to children or pets. Areas such as an office, study room, or guest bedroom could be good locations. If applicable, you could also set up a terrarium for your little plant baby, making it more difficult for curious hands or paws to access.
If you plan to have outdoor plants, location will be key. You will want to put plants in an area that will be inaccessible to children, pets and even wild animals. You will probably want to avoid planting the plants in the front of your house if kids walk by on a regular basis, just to be cautious. Having the plants behind a fence will be best, but use your discretion when choosing a spot.
How to Get Rid of Poisonous Plants
The easiest but possibly most controversial way to get rid of poisonous plants is by using herbicides. This can be especially easy if you own a grass lawn and use an herbicide that targets broadleaf (non-grass) species. You can find many herbicides meant for yard use by simply searching the term online. Once you have purchased the herbicide you will want to make sure to follow the label posted on the container. If you follow the instructions precisely, then everything should run smoothly for you.
If you don’t plan on using herbicides, there are a few organic methods you can use to try to get rid of toxic plants. You can manually pull the plants out of the ground. This is probably one of the most difficult methods because there is no assurance that you will get the whole plant out this way.
You can also try pouring boiling hot water or spraying white vinegar on the target plants. This may take more time than using a synthetic herbicide, but you can feel a little better about using these products.
You can also try to use wood chips to cover a certain area where you do not want anything to grow. This will not stop all the weeds, but the few that make it through can be easily picked by hand.
If you don’t plan on using herbicides, there are a few organic methods you can use to try to get rid of toxic plants. You can manually pull the plants out of the ground. This is probably one of the most difficult methods because there is no assurance that you will get the whole plant out this way.
You can also try pouring boiling hot water or spraying white vinegar on the target plants. This may take more time than using a synthetic herbicide, but you can feel a little better about using these products.
You can also try to use wood chips to cover a certain area where you do not want anything to grow. This will not stop all the weeds, but the few that make it through can be easily picked by hand.
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Distribution of Tulips
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How to Grow and Care for Tulips
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Tulips thrive in environments with full to partial sunlight and prefer well-draining, fertile soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Watering should be moderate, ensuring soil is dry between sessions to prevent rot. Tulips are sensitive to excessive moisture and high temperatures. Common challenges include pests like aphids and diseases such as tulip fire or bulb rot. Seasonally, tulips require a cold period in winter for dormancy and should be planted in autumn to bloom in spring. Summer care often involves allowing the foliage to die back naturally after blooming.
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8 most common species：
Lady tulip
Lady tulip (Tulipa clusiana) is a species of tulip that is native to the Middle East. It is often cultivated as an ornamental plant and has become naturalized in many European countries. In the mid-spring, it produces bi-colored blooms of creamy white and red. It has earned the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.
Sprenger's tulip
Sprenger's tulip is a lovely tulip named after the German commercial gardener Carl Sprenger. While now extremely rare in the wild, sprenger's tulip is an award-winning ornamental species grown in the beds and borders of city and cottage gardens for its bright red, spring-blooming flowers. These flowers are of high quality when cut, making them popular for flower arrangements.
Dwarf tulip
The dwarf tulip is a six-petaled member of the tulip family notable for its coloration, which differs enormously by variation, from pink with yellow centers (the first described by botanists) to white with blue centers. Dwarf tulip can be found at high altitudes approaching the snowline.
Tulips 'Carnaval De Nice'
Tulips 'Carnaval De Nice' is a highly unusual Tulip, being both double-flowering and bicolored. Its white blooms with raspberry-ripple stripes set it apart not only from its ancestral plant but also from the entire Tulip family! It's a Tulip Hybrid and a sport of Tulipa "Nizza." It's believed that the name "Carnaval De Nice" was given because the plant's colors resemble those of a carnival.
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All Species of Tulips
Lady tulip
Sprenger's tulip
Dwarf tulip
Tulips 'Carnaval De Nice'
Tulips 'Light And Dreamy'
Garden tulip 'Monte Carlo'
Tulips 'Doll's Minuet'
Tulips 'Barcelona'
Water-lily tulip 'Heart's Delight'
Tulips 'Sapporo'
Tulips 'Princesse Charmante'
Tulips 'Spring Green'
Tulips 'Fancy Frills'
Tulips 'Artist'
Tulips 'Verona'
Tulipa humilis 'Persian Pearl'
Tulips 'Aladdin'
Tulips 'Christmas Dream'
Tulips 'Dover'
Tulipa saxatilis 'Lilac Wonder'
Tulips 'Happy Generation'
Tulips 'White Dream'
Tulips 'Hemisphere'
Tulips 'Carnaval de Rio'
Tulips 'Red Impression'
Tulips 'Purple Doll'
Tulips 'Monsella'
Tulips 'Greenstar'
Tulips 'Queen Of Night'
Tulips 'Pallada'
Tulips 'American Dream'
Tulips 'Annie Schilder'
Tulips 'Sorbet'
Tulips 'Gabriella'
Tulip 'Orange Brilliant'
Tulips 'Olympic Flame'
Tulips 'Fly away'
Tulips 'Dynasty'
Tulips 'Koningin Wilhelmina'
Tulips 'Queen of Sheba'
Water-lily tulip 'Stresa'
Tulips 'Renown'
Tulips 'Apeldoorn's Elite'
Tulips 'Big Smile'
Water-lily tulip 'Early Harvest'
Tulips 'Estella Rijnveld'
Tulips 'China Town'
Tulips 'White Parrot'
Turkestanica tulip
Tulips 'Wirosa'
Tulips 'Miranda'
Water-lily tulip 'Showwinner'
Tulips 'Ballerina'
Tulips 'Purple Prince'
Tulips 'Green River'
Tulips 'Melrose'
Tulips 'Black Parrot'
Tulips 'Flaming Parrot'
Tulips 'Fontainebleau'
Tulips 'Libretto Parrot'
Tulips 'Honeymoon'
Tulips 'Finola'
Tulips 'Flaming Purissima'
Tulips 'Havran'
Tulips 'Dyanito'
Tulips 'Lambada'
Tulips 'Charmeur'
Tulips 'Negrita Double'
Tulips 'Daytona'
Tulip 'Red Emperor'
Tulips 'Suncatcher'
Tulips 'Hollywood Star'
Tulips 'Florosa'
Tulips 'Banja Luka'
Tulips 'World Expression'
Tulips 'Cummins'
Tulips 'Maytime'
Tulips 'Kingsblood'
Tulips 'Red Shine'
Tulips 'Avignon'
Tulips 'Pink Diamond'
Tulips 'Red Surprise'
Tulips 'Jan Seignette'
Tulips 'Ballade'
Tulips 'Lilac Perfection'
Tulips 'Bell Song'
Tulips 'Très Chic'
Tulips 'My Lady'
Tulip 'Madame Lefeber'
Tulips 'Helmar'
Tulips 'White Prince'
Tulips 'Lilyrosa'
Tulips 'Honky Tonk'
Tulips 'Peach Blossom'
Tulips 'Rem's Favorite'
Water-lily tulip 'Ancilla'
Water-lily tulip 'Johann Strauss'
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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