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Is the Japanese lavender heath poisonous?
The Japanese lavender heather is slightly poisonous and can cause symptoms of poisoning such as gastrointestinal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, respiratory paralysis and irritation in the mouth and throat when touched or consumed. Protect children and pets from this plant.
Slightly toxic – this is how you can recognize poisoning
Like other types of Pieris, the Japanese lavender heather is poisonous in all parts of the plant. It is classified as slightly toxic. But mildly toxic doesn't mean you shouldn't be careful. As a precaution, wear gloves when handling it (€9.00 on Amazon) and keep children and young pets away from this plant!
If you, someone else or an animal has eaten Japanese lavender heather, the following symptoms of poisoning may occur after a certain amount (which depends primarily on body weight):
- Stomach and intestinal cramps
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Respiratory paralysis
- Irritation in the mouth and throat
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