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Re: [Aroid-l] Are Aglaonemia toxic?

From: "mossytrail" <mossytrail at hctc.com> on 2008.09.29 at 18:18:15(18597)
To my knowledge, all Araceae have the calcium oxalate
crystals. The only question is whether Aglaonema has as
high a concentration as Deiffenbachia. Even edible taro has
to be cooked in a certain way to make it edible.
Jason Hernandez
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Naturalist-at-Large
> Hi,
>
> I wanted to bring an Aglaonemia into the house, but didn't
> know if it is a toxic plant or not. I have house cats
> and wondered if it were like a Dieffenbachia if one were
> to chew on it?
>
> I couldn't find anything online, so I am wondering if
> someone out there could help me, if they know.
>
> Thanks in advance, I appreciate the help.
> Windy
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