The milk star is a bulbous plant that is grown as a garden plant or indoors. Some varieties are not hardy and are therefore grown as houseplants. Unfortunately, many species of milk star are poisonous and therefore not suitable for households with children and pets.
Is the milk star poisonous to people and pets?
Milk stars are poisonous because they contain steroids that affect the heart. Serious poisoning can occur if swallowed. The onion is particularly poisonous. Households with children and pets should avoid this plant.
The milk star is poisonous
Milk stars contain steroids in all parts of the plant that have an effect on the heart. If parts of the plant are swallowed, serious poisoning can occur. People and animals such as cats, dogs and rodents are at risk.
The milk star onion is particularly poisonous. If you want to overwinter the tubers, be particularly careful that children and pets cannot get to them.
But it is better to forego caring for the milk star if small children and animals are part of the family.
Tip
The orange milk star (Ornithogalum dubium) is most common in this country. It has bright orange flowers and spreads a pleasant, light scent.
