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Trivia # 284: tiny poisons

6 May, 2015
Toxicological trivia from May 06, 2015: In Spanish colloquial language non-edible fruits of various plants of varying toxicity are known as "venenitos" (in english: tiny poisons) . The more "famous" among us are the paradise tree (Melia azederach) and secondly the little fruits of privet. Occasionally we consult for other  tiny poisons as berry Asparagus densiflorus ‘Sprengeri’ misnamed fern (not a fern) asparagus. Ingestion of the berries can cause:a) Gastrointestinal disorders;b) Liver problems;c) Both previous assertions are correct.
Correct answer: a.Read more in WP. Also in our Spanish page. 
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