This plant from the asparagus family is not uncommon in this country. With its delicate and radiant blue bell-shaped flowers, it looks innocent. But is the bluebell really completely harmless?
Children should be kept away from the slightly toxic bluebell
Slightly toxic due to glycosides and saponins
Bluebell is classified as 'slightly poisonous'. The saponins and cardiac glycosides contained in it are responsible for this (have a negative effect on the activity of the heart). These active ingredients are contained in all parts of the plant and especially in the seeds and the bulb.
Direct skin contact with the stems or the bulb of the bluebell can cause skin irritation, which is noticeable in the form of reddening and itching. After eating the parts of the plant, symptoms such as:
- malaise
- nausea
- diarrhea
- a headache
- intestinal pinching
tips and tricks
Wild bluebells may not be destroyed. They are under nature protection. Therefore, if necessary, only remove those bluebells that you have planted yourself and wear gloves for protection.