Common names
Poinsettia

Botanical name
Euphorbia pulcherrima

Poisonous parts
Latex, leaves, stems

Toxins
unknown

Notes
No longer classified as extremely toxic.

Poinsettias are a nursery plant very popular at Christmas time. It's reputation as a poisonous plant came from the case of a child in Hawaii who ingested a single leaf. This report was based on hearsay and subsequent studies have not shown the plant to be severely toxic. Reactions for humans range from dermatitis to nausea and vomiting. 

Toxicity Information
Courtesy of:
Derek B. Munro
Biological Resources Program
Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Research Centre
Research Branch Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
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