Abstract

MORON GONI, Fernando Andrés; HERNANDEZ, Marina  and  DAMIN, Carlos Fabian. Plantas tóxicas: asclepia, ricino y oreja de elefante (alocasia). Acta toxicol. argent. [online]. 2023, vol.31, n.1, pp.5-5. ISSN 1851-3743.

Images of 3 toxic plant species (Asclepia, Alocasia and Castor) that are common to be found in urban landscapes (gardens, parks, vacant lots, plant shops or greenhouses) will be described and seen. Due to their attractive appearance and accessibility, they result in accidental contact or ingestion in children, even in domestic animals. Its xenobiotics can cause poisonings of variable severity. It is important to identify these species to facilitate diagnosis and treatment at the time of consultation.

Keywords : Poisonous plants; Alocasia; Ricinus; Asclepias.

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