Helleborus niger
This garden perennial contains hellebin in the roots and leaves, which causes skin irritation. Poisonous glycosides similar to Digitalis have been reported. Symptoms of ingestion are nausea, vomiting and diarrhea with numbness and tingling of the mouth. Poisoning is usually not severe.
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