Contact Dermatitis. Contact dermatitis is a rash caused by direct skin exposure to a substance. It is one of the most common skin disorders, with a lifetime prevalence of 30 percent. 12 Often intensely pruritic, the dermatitis can be induced by an allergen or more commonly by an irritant.
Bird of Paradise poisoning: Various parts of the Bird of Paradise plant are poisonous-the seeds contain toxic tannins and the leaves can contain hydrocyanic acid. Eating five seed pods can result in poisoning symptoms but the plant is generally considered to have low toxicity.ird of Paradise poisoning: Various parts of the Bird of Paradise plant are poisonous-the seeds contain toxic tannins and the leaves can contain hydrocyanic acid. Eating five seed pods can result in poisoning symptoms but the plant is generally considered to have low toxicity.
Facts About Birds of Paradise. 1  Birds of Paradise are the mid-sized staples of tropical bouquets. 2  Birds of Paradise need to be bound together, or supported in some way in larger vases and may bruise smaller flowers. 3  Birds of Paradise are often thought of as the symbol of tropical flowers.