Foxglove plants contain toxic cardiac glycosides. Ingestion of any parts of the plant (and often the leaves usually as a result of misidentification for comfrey, Symphytum officinale) can result in severe poisoning. Symptoms include nausea, headache, skin irritation and diarrhoea. In severe cases it can lead to visual and perceptual disturbances and heart and kidney problems.

Foxgloves have also widely been used in folk medicine, and in conventional medicine, their cardiac glycosides have been used to make a heart stimulant drug.

Taken on the Brockhampton Estate, I got the flower's wrong, you can tell l have not got the green finger touch.

Information from Wikipedia.

Artwork by William Walton & Topaz.

Bismuth subsalicylate is the main ingredient in Pepto-Bismol. This medicine is used for heartburn and acid reflux, indigestion, diarrhoea and feeling sick (nausea).

They are very pink!

HMM!

Macro Mondays: Medical

Este cuadro lo fotografié hace unos días en el museo Guggenheim en Bilbao, dentro de una exposición preciosa que hay de coches de todas las épocas. Náusea, etimológicamente viene de naus, nave, que con el movimiento del mar produce esa desagradable sensación de mareo que experimenta mucha gente.

Météo détestable chez moi depuis deux mois ..... oui , ça donne vraiment la nausée et des envies de vomir , beurk !

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Hateful weather at home for two months ..... yes, it really gives nausea and cravings to vomit, yuck!

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Hateful Wetter zu Hause für zwei Monate ..... ja, es gibt wirklich Übelkeit und Gelüste zu erbrechen, yuck!

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Tempo di odio a casa per due mesi ..... sì, dà davvero nausea e voglie di vomitare, schifo!

[TURN]

버스커버스커

- 벚꽃 엔딩

(Cherry blossom ending)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXV7dfvSefo

[Humming]

바람 불면 울렁이는 기분 탓에 나도 모르게

I feel nauseous when the wind blows, so I don't even know

바람 불면 저편에서 그대여 니 모습이 자꾸 겹쳐

When the wind blows, you're over there. Your images keep overlapping.

오 또 울렁이는 기분 탓에 나도 모르게

Oh, because of the feeling of nausea, I didn't know

사랑하는 연인들이 많군요

There are a lot of lovers you love.

알 수 없는 친구들이 많아요

I don't know many of them.

흩날리는 벚꽃 잎이 많군요 좋아요

There are a lot of cherry blossom leaves. I'd love to.

Hello my amazing Flickr friends !!

Today is a triple challenge day !! We have an orange day at Color My world daily. We celebrate Teddy Bears at Happy Teddy Bear Tuesday. The theme at the awesome Crazy Tuesday Group is Upside Down.

This is a perfect theme for a lensball picture, so here we go.

Mr. Teddy Bear was stuck in this huge glass ball… and he was upside down. He was feeling a little bit dizzy. Of course being upside down after eating a whole pot of Nutella isn’t recommended by the Canadian Journal of Medicine…but he was stuck in this position and the glass ball was way too heavy for him to turn it back up…

He didn't want to get a hernia (which happens more often than you think !!) on top of his dizziness !! So he just decided to stop moving, took a ginger pill for his nausea and waited upside down in this orange environnement until he felt better.… and that is when I took this picture.

Of course, I turned the lensball back up and Mr. Teddy bear was free to go as soon as the picture of the orange upside down situation was taken.

Have a beautiful day my friends !! And see you soon on Flickr !!

Happy CMWD, HTBT and happy CT to all participants !! And for the rest of us: happy day !

Thank you so much for all your lovely comments / favs/ general support / happy thoughts!! Stay safe and healthy!! And see you soon on Flickr !!

Plante toxique : Lors de l'ingestion de moins de 5 baies

Troubles digestifs isolés : nausées, vomissements, diarrhée

Au-delà de 10 baies

Troubles du rythme (brady-arythmie)

Hypoglycémie

Poisonous plant: When ingesting less than 5 berries

Isolated digestive disorders: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

Beyond 10 berries

Rhythm disturbances (brady-arrhythmia)

Hypoglycemia

"Reflection of the soul is like looking at a pond. You can only see what is when there is calm." – Andy Fox

Datura (Brugmansia suaveolens) is a large, erect shrub that easily reaches 2 or 3 meters in height.

The trumpet-shaped flowers are simple, fragrant and can be about 30 cm long. They are usually white or yellow in color, but varieties and hybrids of pink and folded flowers also occur.

Its landscape use is widely discussed, since it is a very toxic and narcotic plant, since all parts of the plant contain alkaloids that can cause vomiting, nausea, dryness of the mucous membranes, fever, tachycardia, hallucinations and dilation of the pupils. For this reason many city halls prohibit its use in public ornamentation. However, if used with common sense and out of reach of children, it can become a very attractive plant in the garden.

The species was originally endemic in the humid forests of the coastal region of southeastern Brazil, where it occurred at altitudes below 1000 m along the banks of water courses and in open areas of the forest, but can now be found in residential areas of almost all South America and occasionally Central America, Mexico, California and even some areas of Florida. The species is cultivated in all tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and traded globally as indoors ornamental plant.

Taken at Botanic Garden/ Rio

Unfortunately they don't allow the use of a tripod, and I forgot to change the ISO :)

Part 3 of the new series in which I try to portray different mental disorders, or the emotions of the person affected behind them.

Today Eating Disorder.

Prompt 1:

IMAGE: Reflections of Disordered Eating | MOOD: Distorted, Self-Critical | GENDER: female, emaciated, Nausea | COLOR: Stark contrast between light and dark | COMPOSITION: Fragmented:: body image, juxtaposed with food::2 imagery | DETAILS: Emaciated:: figure, pained expression | PHOTOGRAPHER: Oliviero Toscani | TAGS: Body image distortion, self-criticism, control --ar 3:2 --c 20 --q 2

Second step: pan left

Third step: zoom out (make square)

last step: pan right

Enlarged in DVDFab Photo Enhancer AI

Frame and fine adjustment in PS

Please note that this is all a result of very many attempts, most of which I discarded

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Alle vormen van de grote parasolzwam worden beschouwd als goed eetbare paddenstoelen. Meestal worden alleen de hoeden gebruikt die op dezelfde manier als schnitzel kunnen worden bereid. De stelen zijn vaak taai en niet geschikt voor directe consumptie, maar kunnen wel tot champignonpoeder worden verwerkt. In zeer zeldzame gevallen zijn misselijkheid en braakneigingen gemeld na consumptie.

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All forms of the large parasol fungus are considered edible mushrooms. Usually only the hats that can be prepared in the same way as schnitzel are used. The stems are often tough and not suitable for direct consumption, but can be processed into mushroom powder. In very rare cases nausea and vomiting have been reported after consumption.

Currently the forest floor is covered with mushrooms! I like those best, they are very yummy :))

Schopftintling, Coprinus comatus, Shaggy Inkcap, Shaggy Mane

Since several of you are concerned about my health I will add some further info about this mushroom:

Shaggy Mane mushrooms (Coprinus comatus) are quite easy to identify, and a great choice for beginning foragers. They are also known as lawyer’s wig because they look a bit like the wigs used in historical courtrooms.

With their distinctive scaly conical cap, shaggy mushrooms are easy to identify.

The Shaggy Mane is a very common wild mushroom that you can often find growing in parks, on lawns, and at the sides of trails in disturbed soil.

Shaggy Mane is considered a gourmet edible, and is a favorite among mushroom hunters.

A related variaty, the common inky cap also known as “coprinus atramentaria” contains a compound called “coprine” which interferes with the way we metabolize alcohol.

When coprine and alcohol are combined, it can cause relatively severe symptoms like nausea, vomiting, headache, weakness and more. Coprine works in the same way as the commercial drug Antabuse, which is used to prevent severe alcohol dependence.

It’s like instantly getting a really bad hangover and this reaction can even occur if alcohol has been consumed within two or three days of eating the coprine containing mushroom.

Here is the link to a 12 minute video to help indentify the Shaggy Mane, it is in german but the images speak for themselves youtu.be/D77CPsLV5B8

I went to this Greenland about 15 minutes away, where was very close to my house I used to live, but, I didn't discover it till 30 years later. Anyway, I was looking for damselflies to shoot, but, NO, they're gone. Instead, I found some fungus to shoot.

"Culinary notes

Laetiporus sulphureus is generally rated as a good edible fungus (unless growing on wood such as Yew, which itself contains dangerous toxins that could be taken up by the fungus); however, it is best picked when young and moist.

A popular way of cooking this fungus is to cut it into slices, brush them with oil, and then fry them in breadcrumbs; serve with lemon juice. The taste is quite like chicken; however, although most people find this a good edible species a small minority find that it causes feelings of nausea. If frozen (uncooked), this fungus retains most of its flavour, and so it is a good species for storing in preparation for the winter months."

It is a commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Indigenous to Central America, it was described as a new species in 1834. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays. It derives its common English name from Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico, who is credited with introducing the plant to the US in the 1820s. Poinsettias are shrubs or small trees, with heights of 0.6–4 m. Though often stated to be highly toxic, the poinsettia is not dangerous to pets or children. Exposure to the plant, even consumption, most often results in no effect, though can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Wild poinsettias occur from Mexico to Guatemala, growing on mid-elevation, Pacific-facing slopes. One population in the Mexican state of Guerrero is much further inland, however, and is thought to be the ancestor of most cultivated populations. Wild poinsettia populations are highly fragmented, as their habitat is experiencing largely unregulated deforestation. They were cultivated by the Aztecs for use in traditional medicine. They became associated with the Christmas holiday and are popular seasonal decorations. Every year in the US, approximately 70 million poinsettias of many cultivated varieties are sold in a six-week period. Many of these poinsettias are grown by the Ecke family business, which serves half the worldwide market and 70% of the US market. is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of 0.6–4 metres. The plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 7–16 centimetres in length. The colored bracts—which are most often flaming red but can be orange, pale green, cream, pink, white, or marbled—are often mistaken for flower petals because of their groupings and colors, but are actually leaves. The colors of the bracts are created through photoperiodism, meaning that they require darkness (12 hours at a time for at least five days in a row) to change color. At the same time, the plants require abundant light during the day for the brightest color. The flowers of the poinsettia are unassuming and do not attract pollinators. They are grouped within the cyathia (small yellow structures found in the center of each leaf bunch, or false flowers). Nothing is known about pollination in wild poinsettias, though wasps are noted to occasionally visit the cyathia. 66863

Today's Caturday theme is looking on the bright side. I anticipated taking photos outside in the bright sunshine with Mack and maybe even Ella. And then last Sunday, our two grand dogs came to stay for the week - a breakdown in communication someplace. They are lots of fun but they cramp Mack and Ella's style. So, no outdoor photos and there is nothing bright about the inside of our townhouse.

Here is Mitzi instead. She is only 6.5 years old but she has already had cancer and has been in remission for 15 months. Pets with cancer are referred to a specialty vet so I don't have a lot of experience with it but for most of the cats we've referred, it's simply a pill or an injection administered once or twice a week. There doesn't seem to be any nausea, hair loss or any of the other awful side effects that people experience. So Mitzi is here today as a success story for a trooper of a little cat.

Happy Caturday: Looking on the bright side

BTW, I'm going into work today and when I come home, there will be extra dog-walking duty so I may not get to commenting until later today.

It is a commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Indigenous to Central America, it was described as a new species in 1834. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays. It derives its common English name from Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico, who is credited with introducing the plant to the US in the 1820s. Poinsettias are shrubs or small trees, with heights of 0.6–4 m. Though often stated to be highly toxic, the poinsettia is not dangerous to pets or children. Exposure to the plant, even consumption, most often results in no effect, though can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Wild poinsettias occur from Mexico to Guatemala, growing on mid-elevation, Pacific-facing slopes. One population in the Mexican state of Guerrero is much further inland, however, and is thought to be the ancestor of most cultivated populations. Wild poinsettia populations are highly fragmented, as their habitat is experiencing largely unregulated deforestation. They were cultivated by the Aztecs for use in traditional medicine. They became associated with the Christmas holiday and are popular seasonal decorations. Every year in the US, approximately 70 million poinsettias of many cultivated varieties are sold in a six-week period. Many of these poinsettias are grown by the Ecke family business, which serves half the worldwide market and 70% of the US market. is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of 0.6–4 metres. The plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 7–16 centimetres in length. The colored bracts—which are most often flaming red but can be orange, pale green, cream, pink, white, or marbled—are often mistaken for flower petals because of their groupings and colors, but are actually leaves. The colors of the bracts are created through photoperiodism, meaning that they require darkness (12 hours at a time for at least five days in a row) to change color. At the same time, the plants require abundant light during the day for the brightest color. The flowers of the poinsettia are unassuming and do not attract pollinators. They are grouped within the cyathia (small yellow structures found in the center of each leaf bunch, or false flowers). Nothing is known about pollination in wild poinsettias, though wasps are noted to occasionally visit the cyathia. 46396

Keep life simply

SO OTHERS MAY ˙·٠•● ♥ 💛 ️∕̆̃̃

simply live.

-Mahatma Gandhi

Halte das Leben einfach

SO KÖNNEN ANDERE ˙·٠•● ♥ 💛 ️∕̆̃̃

einfach leben.

Κρατήστε τη ζωή απλη

Έτσι ώστε οι ΑΛΛΟΙ ΝΑ ΜΠΟΡΟΥΝ ˙·٠•● ♥ 💛 ️∕̆̃̃

απλά να ζήσουν.

Thank you my friends ♥🙏♥ for all your views,favorites and comments!

I really apprecite all of you and I will catch up really soon!

Kalimera (❥ˆ◡ˆ)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kcj4dj4lX84

Look around and understand

You're either a brainless citizen or a thinking slave

This thought will haunt me to the grave

How am I to obey behave

In a system I hate

This ain't art, this ain't a hobby

It's nausea, mysanthropy

It's just neurotic me facing therapy

Give it back just as much as I got

Never came for the struggle now I

Chill at the top like I don't give a fuck

I was born into a dream and couldn't stop til I'd won

Countless hours praying that I'd be number one

But it's the sound and vibrations that keep me alive

So give me the mic and let me scream for my life like

AAAARRGH!

Through the void

When my days are cold

When the sky turns to storm

When I can't find the voices of reason

When I fall in this world

I listen to my voice

Oh for every word I never said

For every neadles scraching my face

For everytime I never breath

For everytime I never breath

An emotions flow

Flooding your brain so let me know

Are there any rogue waves that drown your thoughts

Listen up beryl vibration

Will master the stream of your inner sea

You'll become shapeless

Empty minds

Are not so obscure

Witness our conquest

Words are wind, we're the fucking tempest

We will huff and puff harvest your world in a blow

This is our song, our soul

Witness our conquest, fear the upheaval

The architecture of this room is so rich that it almost seems to cause nausea while your brain trying to process all this texture from the ground to the ceiling, it really makes you all chicken skin.

I cannot resist to transcript the text about this hall from wikipedia in here, it's really amazing:

The Sala de los Abencerrajes (Hall of the Abencerrages) derives its name from a legend according to which the father of Boabdil, the last sultan of Granada, having invited the chiefs of that line to a banquet, massacred them here.[citation needed] This room is a perfect square, with a lofty dome and trellised windows at its base. The roof is decorated in blue, brown, red and gold, and the columns supporting it spring out into the arch form in a remarkably beautiful manner. Opposite to this hall is the Sala de las dos Hermanas (Hall of the two Sisters), so-called from two white marble slabs laid as part of the pavement. These slabs measure 500 by 220 cm (15 by 7½ ft). There is a fountain in the middle of this hall, and the roof — a dome honeycombed with tiny cells, all different, and said to number 5000 — is an example of the "stalactite vaulting" of the Moors.

It is a commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Indigenous to Central America, it was described as a new species in 1834. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays. It derives its common English name from Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico, who is credited with introducing the plant to the US in the 1820s. Poinsettias are shrubs or small trees, with heights of 0.6–4 m. Though often stated to be highly toxic, the poinsettia is not dangerous to pets or children. Exposure to the plant, even consumption, most often results in no effect, though can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Wild poinsettias occur from Mexico to Guatemala, growing on mid-elevation, Pacific-facing slopes. One population in the Mexican state of Guerrero is much further inland, however, and is thought to be the ancestor of most cultivated populations. Wild poinsettia populations are highly fragmented, as their habitat is experiencing largely unregulated deforestation. They were cultivated by the Aztecs for use in traditional medicine. They became associated with the Christmas holiday and are popular seasonal decorations. Every year in the US, approximately 70 million poinsettias of many cultivated varieties are sold in a six-week period. Many of these poinsettias are grown by the Ecke family business, which serves half the worldwide market and 70% of the US market. is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of 0.6–4 metres. The plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 7–16 centimetres in length. The colored bracts—which are most often flaming red but can be orange, pale green, cream, pink, white, or marbled—are often mistaken for flower petals because of their groupings and colors, but are actually leaves. The colors of the bracts are created through photoperiodism, meaning that they require darkness (12 hours at a time for at least five days in a row) to change color. At the same time, the plants require abundant light during the day for the brightest color. The flowers of the poinsettia are unassuming and do not attract pollinators. They are grouped within the cyathia (small yellow structures found in the center of each leaf bunch, or false flowers). Nothing is known about pollination in wild poinsettias, though wasps are noted to occasionally visit the cyathia. 45537

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De grote parasolzwam (Macrolepiota procera)

Alle vormen van de grote parasolzwam worden beschouwd als goed eetbare paddenstoelen. Meestal worden alleen de hoeden gebruikt die op dezelfde manier als schnitzel kunnen worden bereid. De stelen zijn vaak taai en niet geschikt voor directe consumptie, maar kunnen wel tot champignonpoeder worden verwerkt. In zeer zeldzame gevallen zijn misselijkheid en braakneigingen gemeld na consumptie.

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The large parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera)

All forms of the large parasol fungus are considered good edible mushrooms. Usually only the hats are used that can be prepared in the same way as schnitzel. The stems are often tough and not suitable for direct consumption, but can be made into mushroom powder. In very rare cases nausea and vomiting have been reported after consumption.

Poinsettia, also known by the names of beak-of-parrot (in Brazil), flower-of-christmas, or star-of-christmas is a plant originally from Mexico, where it is spontaneous. Its scientific name is Euphorbia pulcherrima, which means "the most beautiful (pulquérrima) of euphorbia".

It is a plant widely used for decorative purposes, especially at Christmas time, due to its leaves resembling petals of red flowers.

Its leaves are rough and measure 10 to 20 cm, while the flowers themselves are the tiny yellowish-green lumps in the shape of chalice, located at the tips of adult branches.

In the northern hemisphere it blooms exactly on the winter solstice that coincides with Christmas, which would explain why this plant is not so identified with Christmas in Brazil, where in nature it blooms from June to August.

The plant was used by the Aztecs for the production of paints used in cosmetics and dyeing fabrics, in addition to using their sap in the production of medicines against fever.

The milky sap of the plant, constituted by a type of irritating latex, in contact with the skin and mucous membranes causes inflammation, pain and itching, and can also cause irritation in the eyes, tearing, swelling of the eyelids and difficulties in vision. Ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. It is false, however, that it can cause death.

Florists, especially those from Scandinavia and California, were responsible for obtaining varieties more adapted to domestic decoration, either because of their size (since these plants even form branched shrubs that reach 3 m in height, especially if planted outdoor), or by the color and color pattern present in bracts. Thus, there are Poinsettias in orange, pale green, marbled, speckled, etc.

Informations by Wikipedia

Double exposure

Caladium bicolor, called Heart of Jesus, is a species in the genus Caladium from Latin America. It is grown as a houseplant for its large, heart or lance-shaped leaves with striking green, white, pink, and red blotching. Hundreds of cultivars are available. It can be planted outside in USDA Hardiness Zone 10 as an ornamental. It is a problematic invasive species in Trinidad and Tobago, Guam, Micronesia, Palau, Hawaii and the Philippines, and naturalized populations can be found in most of the rest of the world's tropics, including Africa, the Indian subcontinent, southeast Asia and Malesia. C. bicolor contains calcium oxalate crystals, making all parts of the plant poisonous to humans, livestock, and pets. Sap coming in contact with the skin may cause skin irritation. Ingestion may cause burning and swelling of the lips, mouth, and tongue, as well as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. If a pet consumes caladium, in addition to vomiting, etc., the symptoms include drooling, pawing at mouth or face, and decreased appetite. G5_101

Aka juvenile Pied (or black banded) Stint. Truly, I have no justification for that title, other than it appearing out of no-where in my mind as I typed. And yes I have blown out some of the whites in the chest feathers sorry!

I have definitely had a few hours of feeling alittle better and am hopeful it means I am improving. The nausea and pressure in my head is not fun.

I am off for a few days to Phillip Island. As usual, the weather for the weekend looks horrendous but I am hoping a few days away, immersed in sea air, wind and rain will help and I will return as my old Flickr self!

Take Care

The oleander (Nerium oleander), also known as Espirradeira or Flor-de-São-José (in Brazil), is a relatively common ornamental plant (including on sidewalks and public roads), but extremely toxic.

It is a large shrub, and can be around 3 to 5 m in height (although there is a smaller variety). Its flowers can be white, pink or red. The leaves are narrow and long, sometimes described as spearheaded. It is an undemanding plant in terms of temperature and humidity.

The oleander is originally from North Africa, the eastern Mediterranean and southern Asia. It is very common in Portugal and Brazil, whether spontaneous or cultivated.

Its active ingredients are oleandrin and neriantin, which are extraordinarily toxic substances. A leaf is enough to kill an 80 kg man - although vomiting often prevents the fatal outcome. In contact with the skin, the sap also presents risks, and it is advisable to use gloves when handling.

I found more informations about the toxicity of this plant:

Although it has historically been considered a poisonous plant, its bitterness renders it unpalatable to humans and most animals, so poisoning cases are rare and the general risk for human mortality is low. Ingestion of larger amounts may cause nausea, vomiting, excess salivation, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea and irregular heart rhythm. Prolonged contact with sap may cause skin irritation, eye inflammation and dermatitis.

From Wikipedia

It is a commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Indigenous to Central America, it was described as a new species in 1834. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays. It derives its common English name from Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico, who is credited with introducing the plant to the US in the 1820s. Poinsettias are shrubs or small trees, with heights of 0.6–4 m. Though often stated to be highly toxic, the poinsettia is not dangerous to pets or children. Exposure to the plant, even consumption, most often results in no effect, though can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Wild poinsettias occur from Mexico to Guatemala, growing on mid-elevation, Pacific-facing slopes. One population in the Mexican state of Guerrero is much further inland, however, and is thought to be the ancestor of most cultivated populations. Wild poinsettia populations are highly fragmented, as their habitat is experiencing largely unregulated deforestation. They were cultivated by the Aztecs for use in traditional medicine. They became associated with the Christmas holiday and are popular seasonal decorations. Every year in the US, approximately 70 million poinsettias of many cultivated varieties are sold in a six-week period. Many of these poinsettias are grown by the Ecke family business, which serves half the worldwide market and 70% of the US market. is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of 0.6–4 metres. The plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 7–16 centimetres in length. The colored bracts—which are most often flaming red but can be orange, pale green, cream, pink, white, or marbled—are often mistaken for flower petals because of their groupings and colors, but are actually leaves. The colors of the bracts are created through photoperiodism, meaning that they require darkness (12 hours at a time for at least five days in a row) to change color. At the same time, the plants require abundant light during the day for the brightest color. The flowers of the poinsettia are unassuming and do not attract pollinators. They are grouped within the cyathia (small yellow structures found in the center of each leaf bunch, or false flowers). Nothing is known about pollination in wild poinsettias, though wasps are noted to occasionally visit the cyathia. 36399

Their angelic appearance and name are highly deceiving. Every part of the flower, including it's pollen, is toxic and lethal for insects and small animals, while causing nausea and hallucinations in humans.

Oleander seeds, leaves and sap, if eaten or made into tea, can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, headache, stomach pain, serious heart problems, and many other side effects. Lethal beauty..but aphids love it.

It is a commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Indigenous to Central America, it was described as a new species in 1834. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays. It derives its common English name from Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico, who is credited with introducing the plant to the US in the 1820s. Poinsettias are shrubs or small trees, with heights of 0.6–4 m. Though often stated to be highly toxic, the poinsettia is not dangerous to pets or children. Exposure to the plant, even consumption, most often results in no effect, though can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Wild poinsettias occur from Mexico to Guatemala, growing on mid-elevation, Pacific-facing slopes. One population in the Mexican state of Guerrero is much further inland, however, and is thought to be the ancestor of most cultivated populations. Wild poinsettia populations are highly fragmented, as their habitat is experiencing largely unregulated deforestation. They were cultivated by the Aztecs for use in traditional medicine. They became associated with the Christmas holiday and are popular seasonal decorations. Every year in the US, approximately 70 million poinsettias of many cultivated varieties are sold in a six-week period. Many of these poinsettias are grown by the Ecke family business, which serves half the worldwide market and 70% of the US market. is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of 0.6–4 metres. The plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 7–16 centimetres in length. The colored bracts—which are most often flaming red but can be orange, pale green, cream, pink, white, or marbled—are often mistaken for flower petals because of their groupings and colors, but are actually leaves. The colors of the bracts are created through photoperiodism, meaning that they require darkness (12 hours at a time for at least five days in a row) to change color. At the same time, the plants require abundant light during the day for the brightest color. The flowers of the poinsettia are unassuming and do not attract pollinators. They are grouped within the cyathia (small yellow structures found in the center of each leaf bunch, or false flowers). Nothing is known about pollination in wild poinsettias, though wasps are noted to occasionally visit the cyathia. 10411

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De Anthurium/ Flamingoplant is een zeer sterke plant met mooie intense kleuren.

Deze Anthurium de Anthurium Zizou heeft niet alleen een mysterieuze naam maar zijn kleur is zeker mysterieus te noemen.

De Anthurium Zizou is licht giftig voor huisdieren en kleine kinderen, en kan tot misselijkheid leiden na inname of huidirritantie na aanraking.

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The Anthurium/Flamingo plant is a very strong plant with beautiful intense colours.

This Anthurium Zizou not only has a mysterious name, but its color can certainly be called mysterious.

The Anthurium Zizou is slightly toxic to pets and small children, and can cause nausea after ingestion or skin irritation after contact.

Poinsettias.

Poinsettias are part of the Euphorbiaceae or Spurge family. Botanically, the plant is known as Euphorbia pulcherrima.

Many plants in the Euphorbiaceae family ooze a milky sap. Some people with latex allergies have had a skin reaction (most likely to the sap) after touching the leaves. For pets, the poinsettia sap may cause mild irritation or nausea. Probably best to keep pets away from the plant, especially puppies and kittens.

Poinsettias are not poisonous. A study at Ohio State University showed that a 50-pound child would have to eat more than 500 leaves to have any harmful effect. Plus poinsettia leaves have an awful taste. You might want to keep your pets from snacking on poinsettia leaves. Eating the leaves can cause vomiting and diarrhea.

The showy colored parts of poinsettias that most people think of as the flowers are actually colored bracts (modified leaves).

Poinsettias have also been called the lobster flower and the flame-leaf flower, due to the red color.

December 12th is Poinsettia Day, which marks the death of Joel Roberts Poinsett in 1851.

In Mexico, the Poinsettia is displayed in celebration of the "Dia de la Virgen", which is also coincidentally, December 12th.

The Aztecs used the Poinsettia bracts to make a reddish purple dye for fabrics, and used the sap medicinally to control fevers.

Hawaii. Apparently the only place in the world where you can watch lava flow directly into the sea. An awesome sight! The water is body temperature when it splashes onto your face. The steam is delightful as it caresses the body! The smell is a bit sulphurous, but it doesn't matter. The only problem is that those of us prone to sea scenes can only sit in a wallowing boat for a short while before asking to go home!, an incredible, awesome adventure, despite the nausea!,! Because the shelf drops away so quickly and the water is so deep, we were able to get really close to the action - just one of the most amazing things I have ever seen! Did I mention that?

This could be a Spanish bluebell, hyacinthoides hispanica or a cross between the Spanish bell and our native bluebell, Hyacinthoides non-scripta, which apparently is known as the hybrid Hyacinthoides x massartiana. (I hope you're concentrating because there will be a test later). Apparently the Spanish bells were introduced by the Victorians as a garden plant and these have escaped into the wild over the years. Another thing I learnt in my research is that all bluebells are poisonous if eaten, causing lowering of the pulse rate, nausea, diarrhoea and vomiting, so don't eat them!

I found these growing by the edge of a stream, so by getting at the right angle I managed to get the light reflected in the water as background bokeh, which made me happy!

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Spathiphyllum is a genus of about 40 species of monocotyledonous flowering plants in the family Araceae, native to tropical regions of the Americas and southeastern Asia. Certain species of Spathiphyllum are commonly known as spath or peace lilies. They are evergreen herbaceous perennial plants with large leaves 12–65 cm long and 3–25 cm broad. The flowers are produced in a spadix, surrounded by a 10–30 cm long, white, yellowish, or greenish spathe. The plant does not need large amounts of light or water to survive. Several species are popular indoor houseplants. It lives best in shade and needs little sunlight to thrive, and is watered approximately once a week. Several species are popular indoor houseplants. It lives best in shade and needs little sunlight to thrive, and is watered approximately once a week. The soil is best left moist but only needs watering if the soil is dry. The NASA Clean Air Study found that Spathiphyllum cleans indoor air of certain environmental contaminants, including benzene and formaldehyde. Although it is called a lily, the peace lily is not a true lily from the family Liliaceae. True lilies are highly toxic (poisonous) to cats and dogs, but the peace lily, spathiphyllum is only mildly toxic to humans and animals when ingested. It contains calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause skin irritation, a burning sensation in the mouth, difficulty swallowing, and nausea, but it does not contain the toxins found in true lilies, which could cause acute kidney failure in cats and some other animals. 13140

I fell off the face of the earth the past few days after getting unexpectedly sick. Unexpected because, with weather around here gorgeous...almost like summer...I come down with a winter season illness: high fever, nausea, chills/sweats, pain...the whole nine yards....go figure.

I'm an active mother of 3...usually nothing gets me down...but this had me down for the count! Picture one of those big cartoon boxing gloves punching me onto the couch...knockout!! :-)

So I'm sorry for not being more social...I did go through and admire your images once or twice, but couldn't comment. I'm much better today so I'll be slowly catching up while I'm recovering the next couple days. I have to admit...I did miss my Flickr friends ;-)

Have a great Wednesday evening, everyone :-)

After photographing this bunny stretching to reach the berries, I learned that the plant is the Elderberry which is toxic to mammals except when cooked. While the toxic effect of raw elderberries, and all parts of this plant, are said to cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, this rabbit seemed none-the-worse for wear as it ate the berries. Perhaps it suffered a tummy ache sometime afterwards and will learn to avoid the plant in the future.

Poinsettia, also known by the names of beak-of-parrot (in Brazil), flower-of-christmas, or star-of-christmas is a plant originally from Mexico, where it is spontaneous. Its scientific name is Euphorbia pulcherrima, which means "the most beautiful (pulquérrima) of euphorbia".

It is a plant widely used for decorative purposes, especially at Christmas time, due to its leaves resembling petals of red flowers.

Its leaves are rough and measure 10 to 20 cm, while the flowers themselves are the tiny yellowish-green lumps in the shape of chalice, located at the tips of adult branches.

In the northern hemisphere it blooms exactly on the winter solstice that coincides with Christmas, which would explain why this plant is not so identified with Christmas in Brazil, where in nature it blooms from June to August.

The plant was used by the Aztecs for the production of paints used in cosmetics and dyeing fabrics, in addition to using their sap in the production of medicines against fever.

The milky sap of the plant, constituted by a type of irritating latex, in contact with the skin and mucous membranes causes inflammation, pain and itching, and can also cause irritation in the eyes, tearing, swelling of the eyelids and difficulties in vision. Ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. It is false, however, that it can cause death.

Florists, especially those from Scandinavia and California, were responsible for obtaining varieties more adapted to domestic decoration, either because of their size (since these plants even form branched shrubs that reach 3 m in height, especially if planted outdoor), or by the color and color pattern present in bracts. Thus, there are Poinsettias in orange, pale green, marbled, speckled, etc.

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Western Coral Snake (Micruroides euryxanthus) - One of four true Elapid species found in the United States. The others are the Eastern Coral Snake, the Texas Coral Snake, and the Yellowbelly Sea Snake. This species is not prone to bite, and is GENERALLY NOT considered dangerous to a healthy adult. However I have heard stories of people being bitten, (usually prompting the bite by free-handling the snake), and after blowing it off, develop severe nausea, which prompted a stay in the hospital. Coral Snakes are a cousin to the Cobra, and should be treated with care.

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This common inky cap mushroom is often called the alcohol inky, not because it tastes like an alcoholic beverage - wouldn't that be nice - but because if you drink alcohol up to 24 hours before or after eating these mushrooms you will surely regret that choice since the reaction of mushroom and alcohol cause severe nausea for several hours. When sautéed while super-fresh they can be quite tasty but within a few hours dissolve into gooey black ink - see the mushroom on the right. Look for common inky caps to be growing right in your front yard in the fall.

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Fun Fact: Roaches give off secretions from their mouths and from glands in their body that can cause nausea and mild vertigo.

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It is a commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Indigenous to Central America, it was described as a new species in 1834. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays. It derives its common English name from Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico, who is credited with introducing the plant to the US in the 1820s. Poinsettias are shrubs or small trees, with heights of 0.6–4 m. Though often stated to be highly toxic, the poinsettia is not dangerous to pets or children. Exposure to the plant, even consumption, most often results in no effect, though can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Wild poinsettias occur from Mexico to Guatemala, growing on mid-elevation, Pacific-facing slopes. One population in the Mexican state of Guerrero is much further inland, however, and is thought to be the ancestor of most cultivated populations. Wild poinsettia populations are highly fragmented, as their habitat is experiencing largely unregulated deforestation. They were cultivated by the Aztecs for use in traditional medicine. They became associated with the Christmas holiday and are popular seasonal decorations. Every year in the US, approximately 70 million poinsettias of many cultivated varieties are sold in a six-week period. Many of these poinsettias are grown by the Ecke family business, which serves half the worldwide market and 70% of the US market. is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of 0.6–4 metres. The plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 7–16 centimetres in length. The colored bracts—which are most often flaming red but can be orange, pale green, cream, pink, white, or marbled—are often mistaken for flower petals because of their groupings and colors, but are actually leaves. The colors of the bracts are created through photoperiodism, meaning that they require darkness (12 hours at a time for at least five days in a row) to change color. At the same time, the plants require abundant light during the day for the brightest color. The flowers of the poinsettia are unassuming and do not attract pollinators. They are grouped within the cyathia (small yellow structures found in the center of each leaf bunch, or false flowers). Nothing is known about pollination in wild poinsettias, though wasps are noted to occasionally visit the cyathia. 10348

Divided Lights make me feel bad

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There's a passage from Two Years Before the Mast which describes men going aloft to work the sails and feeling nausea when they do.

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Street photography from Glasgow, Scotland.

Previously unpublished shot from May 2017.

So I am just back from spending 6 hours in the emergency department. Not an ounce of sleep has been had yet but I expect to drop soon.

I fell asleep on a chair and woke at 3am with a completely dead leg. I decided in my infinite wisdom that I could still walk only to discover that my toes bent backwards and my body weight crashed down on my right foot. There was an almighty crack and a crunching sensation, one that I know from past experience, followed by a brief period of nausea.

I have fractured the base of my 5th metatarsal which, as fractures go, is one of the least concerning that I have had though this is the same foot where I have had 3 extensive ankle surgeries and now sport some screws and lots of artificial polythene ligament. The top of my foot is like a small balloon and looks like a paint-by-numbers set.

I've had my painkillers, which were sorely needed, and I'll be keeping my foot in the air for a couple of days to get the swelling down. Otherwise, pain permitting, I need to continue with 'moderate' weight bearing activity for the 6-8 weeks it should take to heal.

Lesson learned. Don't try to walk on a completely dead leg! On the plus side I didn't feel any pain at all at the instant It happened. That came on quite rapidly afterwards though.

Stay safe my Flickr friends. Virtual bunches of grapes and healing vibes are always welcome.

acrylic/ oil on canvas, 40x50 cm

Syndrome Menière.

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It is a commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Indigenous to Central America, it was described as a new species in 1834. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays. It derives its common English name from Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico, who is credited with introducing the plant to the US in the 1820s. Poinsettias are shrubs or small trees, with heights of 0.6–4 m. Though often stated to be highly toxic, the poinsettia is not dangerous to pets or children. Exposure to the plant, even consumption, most often results in no effect, though can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Wild poinsettias occur from Mexico to Guatemala, growing on mid-elevation, Pacific-facing slopes. One population in the Mexican state of Guerrero is much further inland, however, and is thought to be the ancestor of most cultivated populations. Wild poinsettia populations are highly fragmented, as their habitat is experiencing largely unregulated deforestation. They were cultivated by the Aztecs for use in traditional medicine. They became associated with the Christmas holiday and are popular seasonal decorations. Every year in the US, approximately 70 million poinsettias of many cultivated varieties are sold in a six-week period. Many of these poinsettias are grown by the Ecke family business, which serves half the worldwide market and 70% of the US market. is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of 0.6–4 metres. The plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 7–16 centimetres in length. The colored bracts—which are most often flaming red but can be orange, pale green, cream, pink, white, or marbled—are often mistaken for flower petals because of their groupings and colors, but are actually leaves. The colors of the bracts are created through photoperiodism, meaning that they require darkness (12 hours at a time for at least five days in a row) to change color. At the same time, the plants require abundant light during the day for the brightest color. The flowers of the poinsettia are unassuming and do not attract pollinators. They are grouped within the cyathia (small yellow structures found in the center of each leaf bunch, or false flowers). Nothing is known about pollination in wild poinsettias, though wasps are noted to occasionally visit the cyathia. 47160

Day 11

actually I ordered Chinese takeout today. leon picked it up for me, for us both.

steamed white rice

hot and sour soup

teriaki chicken [too dry] so we added it to our hot and sour soup.

and 2 fortune cookies.

when I called in the order I told the lady that we had covid and I wanted food! she laughed and said, soup.

they have 5 different kinds.

another hot day and I'm moving really slow trying to get some watering done while everyone waits on me.

**my condolences for the death of the Queen.

**remember that Ukraine is still being warred against.

No More.

A Chinese Mountain Trek.

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) has the largest collection of Chinese plants outside of China.

Much of their recent work has been carried out on the Yulong Xue Shan (Jade Dragon Snow Mountain) in Yunnan, southwest China

At 5596m in height, this mountain is four times higher than Ben Nevis, and over 15 times taller than the Empire State Building.

The plants on this hillside were all collected by RBGE and their partners an expeditions to wild plant habitats. The hillside gives you an idea of the plants you'd find as you travelled up a Chinese mountain. Each of the main vegetation zones - foothill, shrub and alpine-are represented by selected species. The size of each zone has been scaled down dramatically from what you'd find on an actual mountain trek. In real life the journey you are about to take would involve a major hike; oxygen levels would decrease as you climbed higher; temperatures would plummet and you might start experiencing nausea and headaches as altitude sickness took effect.

I tried to weed and pull brambles again. nellie was literally in my face the whole time waiting for me to throw the ball. it was hot [for me] which gives me nausea and a headache. I came in after just an hour.

wandering downstairs before dinner i carried two glasses and dropped one of them, the glass one. Leon was kind enough to sweep it up for me while I vacuumed. after dinner I carried my drink upstairs and tripped in my birkenstocks, spilled the drink and the ice, landed on my bad knee and scrapped my shin. I didn't realize it was bleeding all over my foot.

my day.

tomorrow we're going out to breakfast. I hope I'm accident-free.

lumen print using Varycon Fotokemika paper. no expiration date given.