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Toxicity

The sap which contains Tuliposide A, which is converted to Tulipalin A which causes an allergic dermatitis in people exposed to it (tulip farmers and florists) and is toxic to animals and man. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhoea and vomiting and excess salivation proceeding if a lot has been eaten, to convulsions, coma and death.
Oakeley, Dr. Henry F. (2013). Wellcome Library notes. link

Tulipa 'Lilac Crystal'

Family: LILIACEAE
Genus: Tulipa
Species:
Cultivar: 'Lilac Crystal'
Distribution summary: Garden orgin
Habit: Bulbous
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Garden status: Not currently grown
Flowering months: March, April
Reason for growing: Toxic


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