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Poinsettia or Christmas Flower
Scientific name
Euphorbia pulcherrima
Common name
Poinsettia, Christmas flower
Type
House plant
Toxicity: 1
Exposure to juice or sap from these plants or a puncture wound from the thorns (if present) may produce a skin rash or irritation.
Toxic parts
All parts
Description
- Shrub
- Large, deep-green, tear-shaped leaves
- Red, pink or cream colored flowers with a small yellow cluster in the center
Scientific name
Euphorbia pulcherrima
Common name
Poinsettia, Christmas flower
Type
House plant
Toxicity: 1
Exposure to juice or sap from these plants or a puncture wound from the thorns (if present) may produce a skin rash or irritation.
Toxic parts
All parts
Description
- Shrub
- Large, deep-green, tear-shaped leaves
- Red, pink or cream colored flowers with a small yellow cluster in the center
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