Friday, February 3, 2012

Is Primrose Poisonous??

Primula obconica, family Primulaceae, common Name primrose, poisonous parts glandular hairs on leaves and stems contains primin, a benzoquinone and primetin, a flavone, which effect allergic skin irritation (redness, blisters, swelling), mainly on hands and face. The irritation lasts only a few minutes.

You find it on some lists of poisonous plants, but it is not really dangerous.

Is Primrose Poisonous??
Depends on what kind. I remember reading that one kind is, but extracts are used in medicine. I wouldn't personally try extracting chemicals from primroses, though.


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