Hedera helix
English Ivy
Kingdom Plantae – Plants
Subkingdom Tracheobionta – Vascular plants SuperdivisionSpermatophyta – Seed plants Division Magnoliophyta – Flowering plants Class Magnoliopsida – Dicotyledons Subclass Rosidae Order Apiales Family Araliaceae – Ginseng family Genus Hedera L. – ivy Species Hedera helix L. – English ivy |
Poison Part:All partsPoison Delivery Mode:Ingestion, dermatitis throughout the yearSymptoms:Severe skin irritation with redness, itching, and blisters following contact with cell sap; burning sensation of throat after eating berries; delirium, stupor, convulsions, hallucinations, fever, and rash following ingestion of leavesToxic Principle:Triterpenoid saponins and polyacetylene compoundsSeverity:TOXIC ONLY IF LARGE QUANTITIES EATEN. SKIN IRRITATION SEVERE!