Editing Arum maculatum (section)

==Toxicity==
All parts of the plant can produce [[allergy|allergic reactions]] in many people and the plant should be handled with care.

The attractive berries are extremely poisonous to many animals, including humans, but harmless to birds, which eat them and propagate the seeds.<ref name=bto/> They contain [[oxalates]] of [[saponins]], which have needle-shaped crystals that irritate the skin, mouth, tongue, and throat, and result in swelling of throat, difficulty breathing, burning pain, and upset stomach. However, their acrid taste, coupled with the almost immediate tingling sensation in the mouth when consumed, means that large amounts are rarely taken and serious harm is unusual.<ref name=pmid29963416/> It is one of the most common causes of accidental plant poisoning based on attendance at hospital emergency departments.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thepoisongarden.co.uk/atoz/arum_maculatum.htm|title=Arum maculatum, cuckoopint, lords and ladies|last=Robertson |first=John 2009|year=2009|publisher=The Poison Garden|accessdate=2009-08-01}}</ref>

There is no known antidote to ''A. maculatum'' poisoning. Airway management may reduce the mortality, and aggressive fluid administration may prevent renal injury.<ref name=pmid29963416/>