About Lantana Wikipedia says that 'Leaves are somewhat poisonous to most animals, while their fruit is a delicacy for many birds which distribute the seeds. ' Elsewhere the same article says 'Lantana berries are edible when ripe though like many fruits are mildly poisonous if eaten while still green'.
About cowage(Mucuna pruritum)the following link says about its poisonous nature: http://www.aircav.com/survival/appc/sappcp02.html I admit I dont have any personal knowldge about this plant. A large no. of homeopathic medicines are derived from poisonous plants. Opium derivatives are used as medicine. Castor oil the violent purgative is used as a medicine. Snake venom is used to make anti-venom. akbhatt -- Anand Kumar Bhatt A-59, B.S.F.Colony, Airport Road Gwalior. 474 005. Tele: 0751-247 2233. Mobile 0 94253 09780. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "indiantreepix" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
