What Vegetable Leaves Are Not Edible? A Guide to Avoiding Toxic Greens
                                
                                
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                                According to the National Institutes of Health, while many leafy greens are nutritious, some common garden vegetables produce leaves that are highly toxic to humans. Knowing what vegetable leaves are not edible is crucial for food safety, especially for home gardeners and foragers who might mistake dangerous greens for safe ones.