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Poisonously Beautiful

gloriosa superba:

This plant can be commonly seen in Sri Lankan scrub forests. All parts of the plant contain colchicine and related alkalo...
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gloriosa superba:

This plant can be commonly seen in Sri Lankan scrub forests. All parts of the plant contain colchicine and related alkaloids which are extremely toxic if overdosed. Tubers of the plant contains the highest concentration of colchicine and 10g of Tuber (around 6mg colchicine) can cause fatal effects in an adult if ingested.
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Jan, 2012

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Cool lighting for sure! Is this poisonous to the touch or if ingested or how?

Thanks so much Karen. Yeah, it can cause skin irritation if touched(Only if your skin is very sensitive) or can be fatal if ingested, especially its roots.

I added bit of a description there below the picture :)

What is bad I bet someone did ingest it to find this out. Still it is beautiful!

That's the most amazing flower I've ever seen, Great shot.

Thanks for the lovely comment Jamie. Yeah I agree it is a very beautiful flower though this plant is poisonous :)

nice did u know name of the flower

Thanks, Arun!!! Yeah,the scientific name is gloriosa superba :)

This is a gorgeous plant. Although toxic, it is breath taking.

Yeah, that's very true. Thanks so much for looking, much appreciated :)

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"2012 Floating Venus Fly Trap Awaits Your Arrival" Anyone who does not see this as being toxic needs to get out of the living room. Sri Lanka (Ceylon in my youth) beauty needs to be seen by everyone if the fancy takes you.

Venus fly trap... wow!!! It's amazing how you come up with such cool things. Thanks so much for your kind words, Pat :)