Common names
Amaryllis

Botanical name
Amaryllis sp.

Poisonous parts
Bulb

Toxins
Lycorine

Notes
Amaryllis is a bulb plant grown or "forced" indoors for its showy Fall/Winter bloom. The principal irritant is present in small amounts so large quantities of the bulb must be eaten to cause symptoms (diarrhea, nausea, vomiting).

Toxicity Information
Amaryllis belladonna
Amaryllis vittata

Courtesy of:
Derek B. Munro
Biological Resources Program
Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Research Centre
Research Branch Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0C6