Tag: Kalanchoe daigremontiana

Native American tribes have long utilized the leaves and flowers of the prairie coneflower, also known as the Mexican hat flower ($$Ratibida columnifera$$), to create a pleasant-tasting tea. However, foragers must exercise extreme caution because a completely different and highly toxic succulent, called the Mexican hat plant ($$Kalanchoe daigremontiana$$), shares the same common name.

According to the Pet Poison Helpline, Kalanchoe contains potent cardiac toxins known as bufadienolides, making it dangerous and potentially fatal for pets and carrying significant risks for humans. Understanding how to consume Kalanchoe safely is therefore not about a preparation method, but about recognizing its toxicity and avoiding consumption altogether.