Many decorative house or garden plants are more or less poisonous, some to people and animals, others only to animals, especially small ones. The poisonous plants also include the tulip tree, both American and Chinese.
The leaves and flowers are classified as slightly poisonous, while the bark and wood contain significantly larger proportions of toxins. While cyanogenic and saponin-like substances can be found in the foliage, the bark contains more digitaloid compounds and the wood contains glaucin, an alkaloid.
How do I prevent poisoning?
If you have small children or pets, then the tulip tree is not exactly an ideal tree for your garden. At least choose a location that is far away from the playgrounds of your children and/or animals. Do not let rabbits run free there. They like to nibble on the wood or bark of various plants, but are also particularly sensitive to poisoning.
How do I react if I am poisoned?
Adults are unlikely to eat parts of the tulip tree; they would usually only react with discomfort. However, small children and pets are much more sensitive. If you suspect that you have eaten parts of the tree, go to the doctor or veterinarian. If your rabbits nibble on the trunk of the tulip tree, it can turn out badly.
The most important things in brief:
- all parts of plants poisonous
- contains glaucine, an alkaloid
- also poisonous to animals
- if consumed, consult a doctor immediately
- Take small children and animals to the doctor or veterinarian if you suspect they have been eaten
Tip
All parts of the tulip tree are considered poisonous, not only for humans but also for animals.
