Two residents of Sapporo who died earlier this month probably succumbed to meals poisoning brought on by mistakenly consuming poisonous autumn crocus, in response to the Sapporo City Health Department. The division confirmed on May 17 that the deaths have been certainly because of poisoning from this plant.

Autumn crocus [colchicum autumnale] also referred to as meadow saffron, bare boys or bare women, accommodates toxic alkaloids and has usually been mistaken for edible wild crops like gyouja garlic. Over the previous decade, there have been 11 circumstances of such poisoning in Hokkaido, leading to seven deaths.

Known for its lovely autumn blooms, autumn crocus is often bought in backyard shops for decorative functions. Experts spotlight that the bottom of the autumn crocus is inexperienced, whereas that of the gyouja garlic is crimson. They warning in opposition to consuming crops that can not be confidently recognized.

Source: ANN