Botanical Briefs: Daffodils (Narcissus Species)

Kevin P Lee1, Dirk M Elston1

  • 1Dr. Lee is from the McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas. Dr. Elston is from the Department of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.

Cutis
|March 22, 2023
PubMed
Summary

Daffodils cause irritant contact dermatitis in florists due to calcium oxalate crystals in their sap. Wearing protective gloves and clothing is the best way to prevent daffodil rash.

Related Concept Videos