Overview

• Two-year-old Rufus Bye was rushed to A&E after eating Italian Arum berries that caused his tongue to swell rapidly.
• He spent the night under NHS care and was discharged healthy the next day.
• Victoria Bye posted a guide to over a dozen toxic garden plants on her Instagram account to educate her community.
• The guide enumerates species such as foxglove, deadly nightshade, lily of the valley, yew and Italian Arum that can cause serious illness.
• The episode highlights the hidden dangers in domestic gardens and the value of public service warnings to protect children.