Scientific Name
Disporum spp.
Common Name
Mandarin, disporum

CAUSES ONLY LOW TOXICITY IF EATEN.

Characteristics

Family
Liliaceae
Plant Description
Perennial, erect herb with forked branches; leaves alternate and simple; flowers 6-parted, terminating the branches, nodding; berry red or orange.
Origin
USA, NC.
Distribution
Mountains.
Where Found
Forest or natural areas in rich woods.
Mode
Ingestion
Poisonous Part
Berries suspected due to its relationship with other toxic plants in the Lily family.
Symptoms
None known, but caution.
Toxic Principle
Unknown.
Severity
CAUSES ONLY LOW TOXICITY IF 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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