The BULB Nursery

The risks involved in handling or eating bulbs concern just a few genera (see below) and gloves should be worn when handling these bulbs, especially so if you have sensitive skin and/or allergy problems.

Never eat ornamental bulbs as some are quite toxic!

TOXIC IF EATEN:

Convallaria
Arum
Gloriosa
Colchicum
Dracunculus
Arisarum
Amaryllis
Iris
Narcissus
Galanthus

SKIN IRRITANTS:

Arum
Hyacinthus
Iris
Narcissus
Tulipa