Gelsemium
Gelsemium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Loganiaceae. Species in this genus are woody climbers or shrubs, commonly grown as ornamentals for their bright, yellow tubular flowers. All parts of the plant contain toxic alkaloids and exposure can be dangerous to humans and animals.
The two best-known species are Gelsemium sempervirens, the Carolina jessamine, a climbing vine native to the
Toxicology: The principal toxic alkaloid is gelsemine, with other alkaloids such as koumine present in some
Uses and research: Because of the high toxicity, Gelsemium is not used clinically in modern medicine. It
Cultivation and safety: Gelsemium species are cultivated in warm, sheltered locations where frost is rare. They