Poison Arrow

About

Common Names

Poison Arrow / Premt Sceimo (Waejir)

Classification

Herbaceous Flower

Description

A long leafed arrow, with a yellow basket shaped flower found in standing water or swamps.

Ecology

Rarity

Distribution

Life Cycle

Related Species

Blood Arrow

Dull Arrow

Field Arrow

Golden Arrow

Milk Arrow

Pond Arrow

Wild Arrow

Uses

Cultivation

Culinary

Medicinal

Other

• Poison - The crushed leaves of this plant are a known poison to insects, and it can be used to smoke out wysps and other nest building colony insects.
• Poison - The root of this plant, which can be mistaken for pond arrow, is poisonous and will damage the liver and kidneys.

History

Cultural

Religious