Autumn anemones, like all anemone varieties, are slightly poisonous. They belong to the buttercup family, the sap of which is harmful both externally and internally. Therefore, avoid contact with fresh anemones when caring for them by wearing gloves.
Ranunculus dermatitis and nerve palsies
The protoanemonin contained in the sap of the perennial triggers inflammation and eczema on the skin. Ingested, the toxin leads to nerve paralysis. Symptoms of poisoning can be:
- blisters on the skin
- Skin inflammation (ranunculus dermatitis)
- nausea
- Vomit
- diarrhea
- signs of paralysis
With dried autumn anemones, there is no longer any risk of poisoning because the protoanemonin turns into non-toxic anemonin.
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The proteanemonin is also toxic to pets. Even livestock can become ill if the feed contains parts of fresh autumn anemones. Therefore, only plant Anemone hupehensis where small children and animals have no access to the perennial.