The weather has been hot lately
Bushes of oleanders are blooming on the streets, and the rosy and pink flowers under the green leaves are bright and moving!
But
Although oleander is beautiful, the flowers and leaves contain toxins
Remember to take care of your children and pets when enjoying the view
Viewing the flowers does not move
Don't even take pictures with your mouth in your mouth!
Many netizens have learned about this flower from film and television works such as "Old Things in the South of the City", "The Legend of Zhen Huan" and "Black Cat Sheriff". Oleander is often cultivated in parks, scenic spots, roads or rivers, lakes, is an evergreen erect shrub, up to 5 meters high, because the leaves are like bamboo, the flowers are like peaches, so it is called oleander.
"Oleander flowers have a long flowering period and can bloom from May to October." According to garden experts, oleander has strong adaptability, easy to cultivate and manage and evergreen in all seasons, its flower color is bright, the amount of flowers is large, the leaf color is rich, in addition to having a high ornamental value, it can also absorb dust, sulfur dioxide, chlorine and other harmful gases in the air, and purify the air.
But you know what?
Oleander though has
Pretty flowers and evergreen leaves all year round
But it is a poisonous plant all over the body
You can only watch from a distance and not "play with it"!
Oleandrin is the main toxic component of oleander, it is a cardiac glycoside, mainly acting on the digestive system and cardiovascular system, excessive intake can cause vomiting, heart contraction becomes stronger and slower, and heart block eventually stops beating. This substance is mainly found in the juice of oleander, so the roots, stems, leaves, and even the flowers and products after burning are toxic.
"Under normal circumstances, the smell of oleander has no effect on people." According to doctors, oleander leaves, skin, roots, and pollen are poisonous, but long-distance viewing or passing by flowers will not cause poisoning. If accidentally ingested or the wound touches the milky white juice secreted by oleander, it may cause poisoning. Mild poisoning symptoms include loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, etc., and severe poisoning may harm the heart and even induce death.
The doctor especially reminded that in addition to oleander, many common beautiful plants in life, such as dripping Guanyin, pothos, tulips, etc., actually have a certain degree of toxicity, and special attention should be paid to cultivation and ornamentation. "Like the fragrance of lilies, it can make people excited and easily induce insomnia, so it should not be kept indoors. Oleander is also not suitable for planting in a large area at home, and inhaling a large amount of pollen in a closed environment can easily cause poisoning. ”
The oleanders on the side of the road are beautiful
But don't touch it
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Source│People's Daily Science Popularization, Changsha Police
Editor│Cao Shanshan first trial│Dai Kaiqin, Hu Yunhong, second trial│Yuan Jintao, third trial│Su Tiantian│Kaifu District Rong Media Center Submission mailbox丨 [email protected]
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