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Common names
P. cordatum - Heart leaf philodendron
(pictured)
P.
scandens - Heart leaf philodendron
(Very similar in appearance
to P. cordatum.)
P. selloum - Lace tree philodendron (pictured
below)
Botanical name
Philodendron sp.
Poisonous parts
Leaves, juices
Toxins
Calcium oxalate
Notes
Philodendrons are an popular container plant that can cause poisoning
in humans and pets because of the oxalates they contain. General symptoms of
poisoning are: erythema (reddening and inflammation of the skin), itchiness.
Philodendrons were among the best house plants in
N.A.S.A.'s tests for removing toxins. More info.
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Heart Leaf Philodendron (P.
cordatum)
Lace Tree Philodendron (P. selloum)
Toxicity Information
(P. Cordatum)
Courtesy of:
Derek B. Munro
Biological Resources Program
Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Research Centre
Research Branch Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0C6
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