Is the flower of the tiger thorn plum poisonous

Tiger thorn plum blossom is an indoor plant that is usually kept at home. It is very popular and blooms all year round. The tallest can reach more than 2 meters. It can not only purify the indoor air, but also has an ornamental effect. However, many friends worry that Tiger thorn plum blossom is poisonous. Such worries are normal. Is Tiger thorn plum blossom poisonous? To solve this problem, let us take a look at it through the following introduction.

Euphorbia milii does not emit toxic gases, and planting it indoors is harmless to the human body and can also beautify the environment. Euphorbia pilosa is a plant of the Euphorbiaceae family, Euphorbia genus. There are more than 2,000 species of Euphorbia in the world, and more than 200 species are produced in China. Among them, the Euphorbia pulcherrima, Poinsettia, Croton, and Typhoon regia. Medicinal plants such as Euphorbia, Rhizoma Coptidis, Gelsemium elegans, Wolfsbane, and Euphorbia milii are all brothers of Euphorbia thornia. The common feature of Euphorbia plants is that when the tree is injured, white latex will be secreted from the wound. This latex is a diterpenoid compound with a special structure and is poisonous. It is a powerful weapon for plants to protect themselves and prevent pests and diseases during their evolution. Not only that, when the Euphorbia milii blooms, its pedicels secrete a glue-like mucus that can stick to small insects. It turns out that this is also its line of defense to protect itself from pests.

The white latex secreted from the wounds of Euphorbia pilosa plants is irritating to human skin and mucous membranes. Accidental ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, etc. If you grow it at home, it will not cause any harm as long as you don't pick the flowers and give them to your children to play with. Experienced florists often use the stems and leaves of Euphorbia plants to soak the filtrate to prevent and control aphids, red spiders and other flower pests.

Through the above introduction, we know that the flowers of the tiger thorn plum are poisonous, and the whole body is poisonous, especially the white juice that flows out after it is broken is also very toxic. Therefore, you must remember to wash your hands in time after being contaminated with white juice. In addition, you should also pay attention to the long needles of the tiger thorn plum flower in normal times to prevent injuries.