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Rivina humilis is a species of flowering plant in the family Petiveriaceae. It was formerly placed in the pokeweed family, Phytolaccaceae. [2] It can be found in the southern United States, the Caribbean, Central America, and tropical South America. Common names include dogblood, pigeonberry, [1] rougeplant, [1] baby peppers, [3] bloodberry, [1 ...
See a list and pictures of indoor plants safe for cats. These cat-safe houseplants are non-toxic, so cats shouldn't have health issues if they eat the leaves. Here's Why the Cat Palm Is One of the ...
Here's what you should know about Christmas cactus and cats for a worry-free holiday season when you have this plant in your home. Related: 6 Pet-Friendly Holiday Houseplants to Celebrate the ...
The plant is poisonous, containing cardiostimulant compounds such as adonidin and aconitic acid. [42] Aesculus hippocastanum: horse-chestnut, buckeye, conker tree Sapindaceae: All parts of the raw plant are poisonous due to saponins and glycosides such as aesculin, causing nausea, muscle twitches, and sometimes paralysis. [43] Agave spp.
Heliotropium / ˌ h iː l i ə ˈ t r oʊ p i əm,-l i oʊ-/ [3] is a genus of flowering plants traditionally included in the family Boraginaceae s.l., but placed in the family Heliotropiaceae within the Boraginales order, by the Boraginales Working Group.. [4]
Growing to 1.5–3 m (4 ft 11 in – 9 ft 10 in) tall, it is a deciduous shrub. The leaves are obovate to oblong, 4–10 cm long and 2–4 cm broad, with a serrated margin; they are green turning yellow-golden during the autumn. The flowers are white or very pale pink, 5–10 mm in diameter, and have a sweet, somewhat cloying fragrance. [2]
The leaves and unripened berries of the plant are toxic, and are confirmed to have killed dogs and cats. [10] However, songbirds eat the fruit without ill effects. [6] Documented cases of toxicity in humans are sparse, with many secondary sources stating that children have died from consumption of the plant.
Schinus terebinthifolia is a species of flowering plant in the cashew family, Anacardiaceae, that is native to subtropical and tropical South America.Common names include Brazilian peppertree, [2] aroeira, rose pepper, broadleaved pepper tree, [3] wilelaiki (or wililaiki), [4] Christmasberry tree [5] and Florida holly. [6]