Arum spp are composed of 27 different species of herbaceous perennial tuberous roots. A. italicum has large, stalked, dark green, roped or arrowhead, sharp-pointed or rounded, ribbed network leaves which are sometimes stained dark purple. It produces pear-shaped or globular berries clustered at the end of the stems. A. italicum is mainly used as an ornamental and are found throughout Europe, central Asia, and the Middle East.
Toxic components
Arum comes from the Greek word ‘aron’, meaning ‘climbing’ or ‘poisonous plant’. Most species contain calcium oxalates, saponins, cyanogenic glycosides, and raphides.
- Hypersalivation
- Mouth Ulcers
- Pain And Swelling Of The Mouth
- Constipation
- Genital Bleeding
- Dermatitis
- Incoordination
- Convulsions
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Collapse
- Low Body Temperature
- Death
