Closeup. Why "Cursed"?
Why is this tiny, colorful flower in the buttercup family called "Cursed Crowfoot"?
I was unaware that all buttercup flowers are potentially poisonous. The name of the poison is "protoamemonin". This Cursed Crowfoot member of the buttercup family is the most toxic of all buttercups. The chemical substance is released when the leaves or stems are broken or crushed, and it may cause a rash or blistering on exposed skin.
Fortunately, I have not tested the statement that it causes a rash or blistering of exposed skin. :-)
In Explore #208 July 4, 2025
Closeup. Why "Cursed"?
Why is this tiny, colorful flower in the buttercup family called "Cursed Crowfoot"?
I was unaware that all buttercup flowers are potentially poisonous. The name of the poison is "protoamemonin". This Cursed Crowfoot member of the buttercup family is the most toxic of all buttercups. The chemical substance is released when the leaves or stems are broken or crushed, and it may cause a rash or blistering on exposed skin.
Fortunately, I have not tested the statement that it causes a rash or blistering of exposed skin. :-)
In Explore #208 July 4, 2025