Caution! These popular garden plants can be fatal!

Caution! These popular garden plants can be fatal!

The garden season is in full swing in the Märkischer Kreis. Many people are busy sowing, planting and maintaining their gardens. But while the horticulture is flourishing, Dirk Schneider, AOK service manager, warns of the dangers of poisonous plants that can be a serious threat to children and pets. According to localdirekt.de last year, the poisonnotruf Bonn recorded almost 7700 consultations on poisoning or suspected cases with plants.

The yew, a popular hedge plant, stands out. Almost all parts of the yew are poisonous, especially the kernels. Toxic alkaloids such as taxin were identified in the needles, in the wood and in the fruit seeds. If you eat yew needles or more than two chewed seeds, serious health risks can be expected, as a study on gizbonn.de

Health risks through toxic plants

The list of dangerous plants is long and includes iron hat, angel's trumpet, autumn timeless, waderary, oleander, thuja and rabid cherry. This aspect also means that many garden owners are urgently asked to find out about the safety of new plant species in specialist shops. Especially in households with small children or animals should be considered exactly about the planting.

The symptoms of poisoning can be serious. These include dry mouth, nausea, body pain and circulatory disorders and, in the worst case, even seizures or death. If poisoning is suspected, it is advisable to keep calm and immediately call the poison emergency call center. This can be reached around the clock at 0228-19240. In the event of life -threatening symptoms, emergency call 112 should be selected immediately.

The 10 most dangerous poison plants in the garden

In addition to the plants mentioned above, there are many other types that can be found in the home garden but can be potentially dangerous. A particularly questionable plant is the giant bear's akle (Heracleum Mantegazianum). This plant can reach heights of two to four meters, and its plant juice can cause heavy, painful skin burns in connection with sunlight. These effects arise from phototoxic furocumarins in the juice, which in particular put children and animals in danger.

This comprehensive information should help garden owners to become aware of the dangers in their own green and take suitable precautions. It depends on each individual how safe we ​​design our gardens - for our children, pets and ourselves.

Further information on poisonous garden plants are available on the GIZ Bonn, DAAB and BFR website.