Scientific Name
Clivia miniata
Common Name
Clivia, Kaffir lily

TOXIC ONLY IF LARGE QUANTITIES EATEN.

Characteristics

Family
Amaryllidaceae
Plant Description
Herbaceous perennial, essentially stemless; leaves strap-like and basal; flowers small, 6-parted, the lobes longer than the tube, broadly funnel-shaped, golden yellow, orange, or scarlet with yellow throat; fruit a red berry.
Origin
S. Africa.
Where Found
Houseplant or interiorscape.
Mode
Ingestion.
Poisonous Part
All parts.
Symptoms
Salivation, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea; paralysis if large amounts ingested.
Toxic Principle
Alkaloids.
Severity
TOXIC ONLY IF LARGE QUANTITIES EATEN.

"Poisonous Plants of North Carolina," Dr. Alice B. Russell, Department of Horticultural Science; Dr. James W. Hardin, Botany; Dr. Larry Grand, Plant Pathology; and Dr. Angela Fraser, Family and Consumer Sciences; North Carolina State University. All Pictures Copyright @1997Alice B. Russell, James W. Hardin, Larry Grand. Computer programming, Miguel A. Buendia; graphics, Brad Capel.

Disclaimer: The list of poisonous plants on this web site does not necessarily include every poisonous plant that is known, or that might be found in an urban landscape or home. North Carolina State University does not advise eating any of the plants included in this web site. The information concerning edibility is taken from the literature, and the degree of reliability is unknown. We discourage the use of any of these plants for self medication. In cases of accidental exposure or ingestion, contact the Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222.

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