Bulbs of all Lycoris species contain the alkaloid poison, lycorine, which causes vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, and sometimes death in humans and other animals.

Is Lycoris radiata poisonous to humans?

The bulbs of Lycoris radiata are poisonous.

Is Lycoris edible?

Edible Uses Bulb – cooked. It is used as a source of starch[105, 177, 179]. The bulb is 2.5 to 3.5cm in diameter[200].