Is American plum Poisonous

September 11, 2024 1 min read

American plum contains cyanide precursors in every part except its fruit.

Ingesting seeds or leaves of american plum converts cyanotoxins into cyanide gas.

Cyanide poisoning from american plum progresses to death through severe symptoms.

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Slightly Toxic

Human

Leaves, Seeds

Toxic parts to human

Eaten accidentally

Effect methods

Is American plum toxic to humans?

The american plum, like nearly all members of the *Prunus* genus, has cyanide precursors in every part, including its seeds, with the sole exception of its fruit. Once a human eats the seeds, leaves, or any other part of the plant, these cyanotoxins will convert to cyanide gas when they make contact with stomach acid. This gas absorbs through mucus membranes and poisons the individual. Symptoms progress from agitation to weakness, loss of coordination and muscle spasms, difficulty moving or speaking, slowed respiration and heartbeat, and finally death.

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WARNING

The judgment on toxicity and danger is for reference only. We DO NOT GUARANTEE any accuracy of such judgment. Therefore, you SHALL NOT rely on such judgment. It is IMPORTANT TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE in advance when necessary.

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