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Foxglove
Definition:
Poisoning in children occurs from sucking the flowers or eating the seeds, stems, and/or leaves. In adults it usually results from overdosing of any of the digitalis glycosides (digitoxin, deslanoside, and digoxin). Alternative Names:
Willow-Leaved Foxglove; Revebjelle Text Continues Below
Poisonous Ingredient:
- deslanoside
- digitoxin
- digoxin
- digitalis glycosides
Note: This list may not be all inclusive. Where Found:
- Flowers, leaves, stems, and seeds of the foxglove plant.
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
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