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Substances, plants and mushrooms

The list contains the most frequently asked about and most common causes of poisoning in humans. You can search for items by typing in a search word. If you do not find the item you are looking for, you may call the Poison Information Center 0800 147 111 to check if it is poisonous.

Plant and mushroom species and genera are listed depending on whether all species of a genus are poisonous or only some. Unfortunately, the Poison Information Center is not able to identify plants and mushrooms over the phone. Identification should always take place on the spot.

In addition to books on mushroom identification, mushroom experts can help you identify mushrooms. Experts can be found via mycological societies and the Martha Organization, for example.

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Flame lily (Gloriosa superba)

Plants

Highly toxic. The whole plant contains toxic colchicine. Typical symptoms include a burning sensation in the mouth, thirst, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, bradycardia, hallucinations, sensory disturbances, and respiratory depression. Multi-organ failure is possible. If the plant has been ingested, the patient should seek medical attention.

Flame violet (Episcia)

Plants

The plant is non-toxic.

Flamingo flower (Anthurium)

Plants

The plant causes local irritation. The plant fluid, or sap, can cause local irritation symptoms, such as stinging and burning at the exposure site. Does not absorb into the body. Rinse the exposed area with water.

Fleabane (Erigeron)

Plants

The plant is non-toxic.

Flower vase water

Substances

The water in a vase is nontoxic.​ Also the “flower food” added to the water is considered harmless.

Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria)

Mushrooms

​Fly agaric is poisonous to the central nervous system (CNS). Typical symptoms are fatigue and disorientation resembling alcohol intoxication. Other symptoms are sweating, increased salivation, vomiting and diarrhea.

If the ingested amount is less than 2 cubes of sugar, the patient can be monitored at home. If ingested in greater amounts, seek medical assistance. Contact the Poison Information Center if someone has ingested Fly agaric. Save the mushroom for possible identification afterwards.​

Fly honeysuckle (Lonicera xylosteum)

Plants

The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms.

Fool´s parsley (Aethusa cynapium)

Plants

The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms.

Foreign bodies

Substances

Keywords: Shots, coins, metal objects, plastic objects

Swallowed foreign bodies are considered harmless regarding to toxicity. However, they can cause bowel obstruction.

In case of ingestion, contact your primary healthcare center or other emergency unit for more information.​

Forget-me-not (Myosotis)

Plants

The plant is non-toxic.