Scientific Name
Cryptotaenia japonica
Common Name
Mitsu-ba

TOXIC ONLY IF LARGE QUANTITIES EATEN.

Characteristics

Family
Apiaceae
Plant Description
Perennial with thick roots; leaves with a clasping base, long stalk, and 3 toothed leaflets, those near flowers undivided; flowers small, white, in umbrella-shaped clusters.
Origin
Asia.
Where Found
Houseplant or interiorscape; landscape in vegetable garden as tender, annual Oriental vegetable.
Mode
Dermatitis.
Poisonous Part
Leaves.
Symptoms
Severe skin irritation following repeated contact.
Edibility
EDIBLE PARTS: Cooked, starchy Oriental vegetable (root) or salad greens.
Toxic Principle
Unidentified.
Severity
TOXIC ONLY IF LARGE QUANTITIES EATEN.

"Poisonous Plants of North Carolina," Dr. Alice B. Russell, Department of Horticultural Science; Dr. James W. Hardin, Botany; Dr. Larry Grand, Plant Pathology; and Dr. Angela Fraser, Family and Consumer Sciences; North Carolina State University. All Pictures Copyright @1997Alice B. Russell, James W. Hardin, Larry Grand. Computer programming, Miguel A. Buendia; graphics, Brad Capel.

Disclaimer: The list of poisonous plants on this web site does not necessarily include every poisonous plant that is known, or that might be found in an urban landscape or home. North Carolina State University does not advise eating any of the plants included in this web site. The information concerning edibility is taken from the literature, and the degree of reliability is unknown. We discourage the use of any of these plants for self medication. In cases of accidental exposure or ingestion, contact the Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222.

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