The bulbs cause vomiting and nervous excitement. All parts produce nausea, vomiting, respiratory distress, prostration and coma. All parts produce lower blood pulse, vomiting and shock. Foliage and roots, fatal in large amounts. All parts may severely injure the digestive system.
Green berries affects lungs, kidneys, heart and nervous system.
Wild and domestic twigs and foliage. Releases cyanide when eaten. Shortness of breath, excitement and fainting within minutes. Fatal within four hours. Contains strychnine and brucine.