What is a corn lily?
corn lily is a permanent plant from the Western region of the United States. Although this name can be called several different species, it is most often referred to as the veretrum californicum . They lasted them part of the Liliaceae family. It is also poisonous, although it is used for healing purposes. Vere Californicum is usually called "corn lily" because his erect stems and leaves resemble cornstal. Corn lily is also often wrong with Hellebore or Skunk cabbage due to superficial similarity. It grows under natural conditions in the areas of wetlands, including meadows, streams and marshes. False Hellebore grows from short dark roots ranging from 4 to 8 feet (about 1.2 to 2.4 meters) high. The stems are surrounded by strongly vein green leaves. White flower clusters in the shape of stars with green venka at the top of the plant. The poison affects the nervous system that can result in paralysis and can cause prolonged pregnancy and deformation in offspring. Between some symptoms of OTRAva lily corn include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and hallucinations.
historically people used a plant for healing purposes. Since the poison strikes the nervous system and initially causes paralysis, some people used the plant as an anti-convulzive for people suffering from epilepsy. The native Americans immerse the roots to form a form of contraception and create poisonous arrows by immersing in the juice.
Today, the powder form of Vere Californicum is commercially sold as an insecticide. Scientists also isolate some of the alkaloids to potentially create different types of medicine. Cyklopamin, steroid alkaloid found in veretrum californicum was isolated for autopsy and analysis of the hedgehog signal.
Experts recommend handling this plant carefully, wearing rubber gloves and a face mask to protect against toxins. Confusing corn lilies with corn reel, skunkCabbage or Hellebor can lead to poisoning, so caution is vital when identifying and handling plants with a similar look. Plant toxins can cause congenital defects, so women should be particularly careful.