yes!
Pyracantha coccineaCommon Names: firethorn, scarlet firethornFamily: Rosaceae (rose Family)No not that I have seen.
Yes- but the thorns are going to make it VERY difficult to handle.
The poison in a Pyracantha is in such tiny amounts that being pricked by a thorn would not cause any problems. The above may be true but I have found on several occasions when pruning our Pyracantha that the almost inevitable pricks by the amazingly sharp thorns will often leave me with a very sore and red finger or arm. This goes away after 2 or 3 days. This is possibly due to the minute amounts of cyanide in the plants.
It is believed to be so, yes, according to a commonly-held belief. However, more studies need to be done to confirm if pyracantha or Firethorn is indeed poisonous to livestock or if it's merely a myth that has been passed down through the ages.
Whilst Pyracantha (or Firethorn) berries are a welcome dietary supplement for birds, they are a cyanide producer and are unsuitable for cats and dogs. They can produce mild to moderate gastrointestinal upset, whilst a build up of cyanide in the intestinal tract, over time, can lead to more serious complications. Whilst you enjoy watching your dogs eat Pyracantha berries like Bambi, you are allowing them to slowly poison themselves.
It is believed to be, but more studies need to be done to fully confirm if it is or not.
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Ivies, winter jasmine and pyracantha.
Yes, Pyracantha bushes produce berries that are mildly toxic if ingested. The berries can cause stomach upset and skin irritation if they come into contact with the skin. It's best to avoid ingesting the berries and take care when handling the plant.
Pyracantha berries are edible, so you can eat them. I heard people make jelly out of them. Although Pyracantha or Fire Thorn has thorns that can cause a rash, Philadelphia Children's Hospital reports that they are not toxic unless eaten "...in large quantities." You should be reasonably safe on this one, barring allergies. See links.
You might be referring to Pyracantha. They are large, thorny shrubs that have white flowers in May and June and are dotted with red, orange or yellow berries in autumn.