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    What part of the poinsettia is poisonous?

    Question #128308. Asked by ponycargirl. (Dec 10 12 8:44 AM)


    koeksuster

    		No part of the poinsettia is poisonous. The if eaten the leaves can cause mild irritation to the skin or stomach. If the sap gets into the eye it can cause temporary blindness.

    Dec 10 12, 10:30 AM
    rossian

    		Here's a report about the extensive tests on the poinsettia which concluded that it was non toxic:

    http://www.aboutflowers.com/flower-holidays-occasions-a-parties/christmas/poinsettia-toxicity-myth-.html

    Dec 10 12, 11:15 AM

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