All parts of the plant contain up to 38 cardiac glycosides, rendering it highly toxic; ingestion leads to nausea, vomiting, and potentially fatal heart arrhythmias.

by FifthWaveThinker

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  1. Necessary-Shelter842

    how does it smell in real life? thanks

  2. CobblerMaster684

    Huh, well, this is probably going to get me put on a list, but I kinda want some ONLY BECAUSE OF THE LOOKS, amazing pic!

  3. It’s so beautiful, I’ve never seen them in pink before. I can’t wait for them to bloom again at my local botanical garden!

  4. Longjumping_Bar_6128

    Ethereal, toxic, dew kissed, deadly, symbolic is how I’d like to be described one day haha.

    Beautiful photo.

  5. Pencil-Sketches

    One of the most beautiful floral aromas. For me right up there with sweet pea and lilac

  6. Strong-Bluebird9648

    What an amazing picture! I’ve always loved Lily of the Valley but I never knew it was so toxic.

  7. Whatchyaduinyachooch

    Had no idea regarding toxicity! Love it just the same- maybe even more- love the dark side of something that seems so innocent!

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