Wild Nutrition Facts: Are lords-and-ladies edible, or a dangerous garden imposter?
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The ASPCA Poison Control Center lists lords-and-ladies (*Arum maculatum*) as highly toxic to pets, and the same principles of danger apply to humans, making the question, "Are lords-and-ladies edible?" a critically important one to answer for anyone interested in wild foods. This common woodland plant contains harmful toxins that can cause severe injury or even death if ingested, dispelling any notion that it is a viable part of a nutrition diet.
