Csail
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my son just ate some!!
is clematis poison?
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jhr
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I think it can cause skin irritation, and a burning sensation in the mouth if eaten, but I think he'll live to fight another day.
You could try ringing NHS Direct (0845 46 47) if you're in any doubt.
You could try ringing NHS Direct (0845 46 47) if you're in any doubt.
sarabande
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I have used the Cardiff National Poisons Unit for major incidents, and you may find they are willing to help, or you may have to go through your GPs surgery.
Keep bits of the plant handy.
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The standard work is Poisonous Plants in Britain: and their effects on Animals and Man, publ HMSO ISBN 0 11 242529 1.
A quick check in my copy says Clematis (Old Man's Beard) All parts are said to be poisonous, and sap can cause blistering. Gastro-intestinal irritiation and severe abdominal pain.
Check NHS Direct for more advice.
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Keep bits of the plant handy.
poisons unit
The standard work is Poisonous Plants in Britain: and their effects on Animals and Man, publ HMSO ISBN 0 11 242529 1.
A quick check in my copy says Clematis (Old Man's Beard) All parts are said to be poisonous, and sap can cause blistering. Gastro-intestinal irritiation and severe abdominal pain.
Check NHS Direct for more advice.
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marilynch
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Clematis is poisonous but I do not know what quantities are required to be toxic to a child or adult if eaten.
So I do Hope you contacted N.H.S Direct or your GP for advice, even if symptoms are not immediately present it could take a little while before they do (if at all hopefully) depending on his age and size and how much he has eaten they will advise on any 'First Aid' that may be required and the best course of action either way.
It's been a little while since your posting I hope your son is ok.
So I do Hope you contacted N.H.S Direct or your GP for advice, even if symptoms are not immediately present it could take a little while before they do (if at all hopefully) depending on his age and size and how much he has eaten they will advise on any 'First Aid' that may be required and the best course of action either way.
It's been a little while since your posting I hope your son is ok.
DeeGee
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Some varieties are specific against Poison Ivy, so it is unlikely, but that is just a supposition. CHECK with your GP or A&E.
longjohnsadler
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Hopefully your anxiety will have passed by now, but if your youngster is seriously affected by eating Clematis I would be seriously surprised.
There are a few plants that you would try to avoid in areas where youngsters are going to be, for example yew and laburnum, but I have never heard of problems with Clematis.
There are a few plants that you would try to avoid in areas where youngsters are going to be, for example yew and laburnum, but I have never heard of problems with Clematis.
sarabande
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Clematis poisoning.
Can be fatal to cattle; last known death in UK was 1968, and farmers are generally well aware of keeping stock away, even though it is not preferentially grazed.
International Veterinary Information Service states
"Death may occur in children eating large amounts of the plant or berries." The full citation is not presently available.
I sent PMs to csail twice this afternoon but no reply.
Can be fatal to cattle; last known death in UK was 1968, and farmers are generally well aware of keeping stock away, even though it is not preferentially grazed.
International Veterinary Information Service states
"Death may occur in children eating large amounts of the plant or berries." The full citation is not presently available.
I sent PMs to csail twice this afternoon but no reply.
longjohnsadler
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Re: Clematis poisoning.
I think cattle are more likely to try and eat serious quantities than a youngster. If you look up 'poisonous plants' you will see that daffodils, for example, are also included. I've seen one list that includes apple seeds - if you eat enough.
Obviously the quantity eaten can range from a few grams to a few thousand grams and therein is a huge difference.
Let's hope csail and his youngster are laughing about it now - and that they let us know how it turned out.
I think cattle are more likely to try and eat serious quantities than a youngster. If you look up 'poisonous plants' you will see that daffodils, for example, are also included. I've seen one list that includes apple seeds - if you eat enough.
Obviously the quantity eaten can range from a few grams to a few thousand grams and therein is a huge difference.
Let's hope csail and his youngster are laughing about it now - and that they let us know how it turned out.
sarabande
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Re: Clematis poisoning.
Our local garden centre is selling bags of daffs, and there's a great big warning telling people not to eat them. Rhubarb, foxglove, horse chestnuts, buttercup, oak, laurel, lily of the valley, you name it, someone has tried it and not won.
Yes, I echo the concerns about csail and his son. Fingers crossed.
Our local garden centre is selling bags of daffs, and there's a great big warning telling people not to eat them. Rhubarb, foxglove, horse chestnuts, buttercup, oak, laurel, lily of the valley, you name it, someone has tried it and not won.
Yes, I echo the concerns about csail and his son. Fingers crossed.
Csail
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Re: Clematis poisoning.
sorry for late reply...he is fine. Swmbo is a doctor and by coincidence her lab is next to toxy in Llandough Hospital, Cardiff! Just she was in a meeting at the time.
sorry for late reply...he is fine. Swmbo is a doctor and by coincidence her lab is next to toxy in Llandough Hospital, Cardiff! Just she was in a meeting at the time.
Blackfeather
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Re: Clematis poisoning.
A friend of mine accidentally ate daffodil bulbs, believing them to be onions. He's been in hospital for a while but is expected to come out in the spring.
A friend of mine accidentally ate daffodil bulbs, believing them to be onions. He's been in hospital for a while but is expected to come out in the spring.
Aardee
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He did well to find it. According to my wife I couldn't find a clematis (I think that's what she said...) with a map & torch /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Glad your son's OK - must have been quite a scare.
Glad your son's OK - must have been quite a scare.
sarabande
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Re: Clematis poisoning.
great news, much relieved to hear he's OK.
Definitely a story to be held against him for the future !
S.
great news, much relieved to hear he's OK.
Definitely a story to be held against him for the future !
S.
longjohnsadler
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Re: Clematis poisoning.
Yes. Though not sure that talk of horrors and fatalities was necessary or appropriate in this instance.
Yes. Though not sure that talk of horrors and fatalities was necessary or appropriate in this instance.
