Which parts of the Ornithogalum plant contain potentially hazardous compounds?
Answer
All parts, especially the bulb.
The toxicity associated with *Ornithogalum* species is not localized to a single component of the plant; rather, the hazardous compounds are distributed throughout the entire structure. This means that the leaves, the flowers, and all other above-ground structures contain the potentially dangerous substances. However, the concentration of these toxins is noted to be particularly high within the underground bulbs. This comprehensive distribution of toxins underscores the importance of treating any part of the plant—whether it is being handled during garden management or potentially ingested—as toxic.
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