The vivid red berries of the Cuckoo Pink are toxic and give warning that they should not be eaten. The oxalate of saponins give allergic reactions
The vivid red berries of the Cuckoo Pink are toxic and give warning that they should not be eaten. The oxalate of saponins can give very strong allergic reactions
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Location: Scarborough, UK
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