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They are known to possess medically significant venom to humans on their pedicellariae (tiny claw-like structures). They are sometimes collectively known as flower urchins , after the most widespread and most commonly encountered species in the genus, the flower urchin ( Toxopneustes pileolus ).
pasque flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, meadow anemone Ranunculaceae: It is highly toxic, and produces cardiogenic toxins and oxytoxins which slow the heart in humans. Excess use can lead to diarrhea, vomiting and convulsions, [185] hypotension and coma. [186] Quercus spp. oak Fagaceae
The flowers produce various odors resembling sap, urine, blood, dung, carrion, and, in some species, fragrant fruity aromas. Most are fly-pollinated, and attract hordes of flies. Bulbophyllum beccarii , Bulbophyllum fletcherianum and Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis in bloom have been likened to smelling like a herd of dead elephants.
The references to the time of day reflect the opening times of the flowers, opening late and closing at night or in cloudy conditions. The star names indicate the arrangement of the petals and bird's milk is a literal translation of ornithogalum. [19] [20] [21] It has also been called dove's dung, equating it with a plant described in the bible.
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Each flower has six stamens each as long or slightly longer than the tepals. [7] The bracts on the back of the flowers may be green or white and are 5–25 millimeters long. [5] Flowering may comence in April, May, June, or as late as July in its native habitat. [11] [12] The fruit is a capsule 8–20 millimeters long and 4–7 millimeters wide ...
Toxopneustes pileolus, commonly known as the flower urchin, is a widespread and commonly encountered species of sea urchin from the Indo-West Pacific. It is considered highly dangerous, as it is capable of delivering extremely painful and medically significant stings when touched.
Plants of the Bible, Missouri Botanical Garden; Project "Bibelgarten im Karton" (biblical garden in a cardboard box) of a social and therapeutic horticultural group (handicapped persons) named "Flowerpower" from Germany; List of biblical gardens in Europe; Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Plants in the Bible" . Catholic Encyclopedia. New York ...