Poinsettia or Christmas Flower

Overview

Description:

Shrub
Large, deep-green, tear-shaped leaves
Red, pink or cream colored flowers with a small yellow cluster in the center

Type:
House plant

Toxicity: (1)
Note: Toxicity scale ranges from minor harm to most poisonous (1-4)

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

Call the 24-Hour Poison Help Line for Additional Support:

1-800-222-1222

Additional Information

Disclaimer

The list of poisonous plants on this Web site does not necessarily include every poisonous plant that is known or that might be found in a home or yard. The University of Kansas Hospital does not advise eating any of the plants on this web site. We discourage the use of any of these plants for self medication. The information on this site is taken from the literature, and the degree of reliability is unknown. In case of accidental exposure or ingestion, contact the Poison Center 1-800-222-1222.