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No, poinsettia plants generally are not poisonous to humans but yes, they are of low toxicity. The plants in question (Euphorbia pulcherrima) exude a latex which can be irritating with contact and even provoke temporary blindness if some enters the eye.
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Are pionsetta plants poisonous to humans?
Yes, that milky white sap that comes out of the leaves can be poisonous if a lot is ingested. If the animal is throwing up or rapidly losing weight I would go to the vet, but I don't know if it's really life threatening.
Is a Royal Poinsettia or Ponsietta a tree?
A poinsettia is a flowering bush and not a tree.
Why is the poinsettia vascular?
vascular
The name for the leaves of plants which have several colours?
Variegated var·i·e·gat·ed/ˈver(ē)əˌgātid/Adjective1. Exhibiting different colors, esp. as irregular patches or streaks.2. (of a plant or foliage) Having or consisting of leaves that are edged or patterned in a second color, esp. white as well as green.
What adaptation do the leaves have?
spines to protect against leaf-eating animals
Is pointsettia a complete flower?
The red leaves of a poinsettia are not part of the flower, which is small. They are differently colored normal leaves.
What has the author Marie L Murphy written?
Marie L Murphy has written: 'Poinsettia leaves'
What is potenialy fatal eating disorder?
Any eating disorder can be fatal is the eating habit is continued for a prolonged period of time. One in five people who have an eating disorder, die from it.
What is the domestic use of the Poinsettia plants?
Poinsettia is a plant from the family of euphorbiaceae that has got green and red leaves. One could grow them in the garden as a decorative plant and they are also very nice for Christmas decoration.
What is a tropical American plant with showy leaves?
A poinsettia is a possibility since what most think of as petals are really special leaves called brachts. Canna has very showy leaves in addition to a showy flower.
Are poinsettia leaves poisonous to the touch?
No, the leaves of poinsettias (Euphorbiapulcherrima) are not poisonous to the touch.Specifically, the plant contains a milky substance that can be irritating to some people. The severest reaction will be an upset stomach or diarrhea. The notion of poinsettia body parts as being poisonous comes from its membership in the Spurge family (Euphorbiaceae) of plants. Some family members are poisonous, some not.
What are the nutritional values of poinsettia?
what are nutritional values of poinsettia?
The poinsettia was called cuitlaxochitl by the Aztecs?
It wAs called poinsettia.
How do you spell poinsettia in french?
Poinsettia is spelled the same in French.
How do you use the word poinsettia in a sentence?
I should water my poinsettia.
Are pionsetta plants poisonous to humans?
Yes, that milky white sap that comes out of the leaves can be poisonous if a lot is ingested. If the animal is throwing up or rapidly losing weight I would go to the vet, but I don't know if it's really life threatening.
Can a chameleon die from eating its bedding?
Yes, the bedding can be fatal to a chameleon.
