Poisonous House Plants

Common names
Mums

Botanical name
Chrysanthemum sp.

Poisonous parts
Leaves, stalks

Toxins
Arteglasin A

Notes
Some people will develop contact dermatitis after extended exposure to garden chrysanthemums. This is an occupational hazard of florists, nursery workers, and gardeners.

This plant is also useful for purifying our air.

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Toxicity Information
Courtesy of:
Derek B. Munro
Biological Resources Program
Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Research Centre

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