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Toxicity

All parts of the plant are poisonous, containing skimmianine. It is said to cause vomiting, and if eaten in large quantities, cardiac arrest. (Duke, 1985).
Oakeley, Dr. Henry F. (2013). Wellcome Library notes. link

Skimmia japonica 'Wakehurst White'

Family: RUTACEAE
Genus: Skimmia
Species: japonica
Cultivar: 'Wakehurst White'
Distribution summary: Russian Far East to Philippines
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Plants of the World (C)
Flowering months: March
Reason for growing: Toxic


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