Poison Houseplants

Poison Houseplants
HOUSE PLANTS
PLANTTOXIC PARTSYMPTOMS
CaladiumAll plant partsSame as Dieffenbachia
Christmas roseSeed and young plantsGastric, nervous system, depression
Crown-of-thornsMilky sapGastric
Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane), Elephant EarAll partsIntense burning and irritation of the mouth and tongue. Death can occur if base of the tongue swells enough to block the air passage of the throat.
Hyacinth, Narcissus, DaffodilBulbsNausea, vomiting, diarrhea. May be fatal.
OleanderLeaves, branchesExtremely poisonous. Affects the heart, produces severe digestive upset and has caused death.
Rosary Pea, Castor BeanSeedsFatal. A single Rosary Pea seed has caused death. One or two Castor Bean seeds are near the lethal dose for adults.

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