Hidden Toxins (Packet 9)

What is the irritant found in black lacquerware toilet seats?

urushiol

What is considered the most toxic plant in North America?

water hemlock (cicuta douglasii)

What is the toxin in water hemlock that kills?

cicutoxin

About 30% of humans die after ingesting water hemlock. Those who live have what?

permanent brain damage

Grass peas contain what toxic amino acid and must be boiled before consumption?

BOAA

Grass peas can cause what neurotoxic disease that is characterized by muscle spasms, muscle weakness, or paralysis of the lower limbs?

lathyrism

What is the scientific name of grasspea?

lathyrus sativus

What is the scientific name of ackee?

bilghia sapida

The fruit Ackee contains what toxin that cause the Jamaican vomiting disease? You have to eat the open "yawning" fruits to be okay.

hypoglycin A, B

There are two species of star anise. One is edible and one is not. What is the scientific name of the edible one?

Illicium verum

There are two species of star anise. One is edible and one is not. What is the scientific name of the non-edible one?

illicium anisatum

What is the toxin found in star anise?

anisatin