Scientific Name
Primula obconica
Common Name
Primrose

SKIN IRRITATION MINOR, OR LASTING ONLY FOR A FEW MINUTES.

Characteristics

Family
Primulaceae
Plant Description
Perennial herb; leaves basal, simple, elongated, with glandular hairs; flowers terminal on a naked stem, 5-parted, funnel-shaped, pale lilac or purple with a yellow eye; fruit a capsule.
Origin
China.
Where Found
Houseplant or interiorscape.
Mode
Dermatitis.
Poisonous Part
Glandular hairs on leaves and stems.
Symptoms
Allergic skin irritation (redness, blisters, swelling), mainly on hands and face, following contact.
Toxic Principle
Primin, a benzoquinone; primetin, a flavone.
Severity
SKIN IRRITATION MINOR, OR LASTING ONLY FOR A FEW MINUTES.

"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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