Is Polyscias Fruticosa Edible? Unpacking the Truth About Ming Aralia
                                
                                
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                                While cultivated globally as a popular ornamental houseplant, the Ming Aralia, or Polyscias fruticosa, has a complicated relationship with edibility. Though traditionally consumed in certain regions of Southeast Asia, its sap contains irritating compounds, and the plant is widely considered toxic, especially to pets.