Caladium

Definition:
Poisoning caused by consumption of plant material from the Caladium plant.

Alternative Names:
Alocasia; Angel wings; Colocasia; Heart of Jesus; Texas Wonder

Poisonous Ingredient:
Note: Leaves and stems are the most dangerous if eaten in quantity.

Where Found:
  • caladium esculentum
  • caladium bicolor
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.


Review Date: 1/14/2002
Reviewed By: Victoria Kennedy, RN, A.D.A.M. editorial.

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