Rhoeo spathacea
This plant has poison characteristics. See below.
- Common Name(s):
- Moses-in-the-cradle, Oyster plant
- Category:
- Poisonous Plants
- Description:
- Herb with succulent stems; leaves crowded, flat, stiff, pointed, dark green above, purple to green below; flowers at base of leaves, small, white, 3-parted, held between 2 purple bracts; fruit a capsule.
- Family:
- Commelinaceae
- Origin:
- Tropical America
- Poison Part:
- Plant sap from all parts
- Poison Delivery Mode:
- Dermatitis, ingestion
- Symptoms:
- Stinging and itching following contact of cell sap with skin or eyes; ingestion causes irritation of the lips, mouth, tongue, and throat, also abdominal pain
- Toxic Principle:
- Unidentified
- Severity:
- TOXIC ONLY IF LARGE QUANTITIES EATEN. CAUSES SEVERE PAIN IN THE MOUTH IF EATEN! SKIN IRRITATION MINOR, OR LASTING ONLY FOR A FEW
- Found in:
- Houseplant or interiorscape
NCCES plant id: 1146
Rhoeo spathacea
Rhoeo spathacea