Lily-of-the-Valley Berries Toxic? - Knowledgebase Question

Wausau, WI
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Question by soren
August 20, 1999
I would like to know if the berries on my lily-of-the-valley are toxic. The attractive stalks would look nice on the dried herb wreaths I am making for gifts, but I don't want to use them if they are poisonous.


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Answer from NGA
August 20, 1999
All parts of the lily-of-the-valley plant are poisonous, including water that the cut flowers might stand in! So despite their attractive color and texture, I wouldn't put them on an herb wreath.

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