Tag: Poisonous houseplants

While Kalanchoe is a stunning ornamental succulent, it contains bufadienolide cardiac glycosides that make it toxic if ingested by humans or animals. This makes it a houseplant to admire for its beauty, not to consume.

Over 2,000 species belong to the $Euphorbia$ genus, and nearly all are considered toxic, making the question 'Is Euphorbia edible?' critically important for anyone interested in foraging or plant-based diets. The answer is a definitive no, and ingesting any part of this plant can lead to serious health complications.