Professional paper

Poisoning with plant Yellow Bird of Paradise (Poinciana gillesii Hook)

Darko Radman ; Opća bolnica Zadar, Odjel za pedijatriju

Abstract

Plant poisoning in children is rare. We have reported four patients who eat the fruit of the Yellow Bird of Paradise (Poinciana gilliesii) plant. We described the clinical picture, laboratory date and course of
illness. Fundamental information on the plant is given. A botanic specialist participated in recognising the plant.

Keywords

plant poisoning; poinciana gillesii; child

Hrčak ID:

57613

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/57613

Publication date:

19.8.2010.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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