“Lily of the valley” is categorized as having major toxicity. It can lead to cardiac glycosides, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Scheffer is jailed in Cole County without bond.

Interestingly enough, very few people ask me about the toxicity of lily-of-the-valley. It is poisonous, and all plant parts from roots to seeds could make you very ill if you were to ingest them.

According to the National Capital Poison Center, all parts of the plant “lily of the valley” contain numerous cardiac glycosides, which slow down the heart and cause irregular rhythm.