All parts of the plant are poisonous, containing skimmianin. It is said to cause vomiting, and if eaten in large quantities, cardiac arrest. (Duke, 1985).

Oakeley, Dr. Henry F. (2013). Wellcome Library notes. Link

'Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten' -HTA guidelines

HTA Guide to Potentially Harmful Plants, 3rd Edition (2022)

Skimmia japonica Thunb. Rutaceae 'Rubella' The genus name is derived from the Japanese word shikimi (Stearn, 1994).

Oakeley, Dr. Henry F. (2013). Wellcome Library notes. Link

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