Scientific Name
Pilea cadierei
Common Name
Watermelon plant.

CAUSES ONLY LOW TOXICITY IF EATEN.

Characteristics

Family
Urticaceae.
Plant Description
Spreading to erect, perennial herb with greenish or pink-tinged stems; leaves opposite, simple, mottled silver; flowers minute, whitish becoming pinkish.
Origin
Tropical.
Where Found
Houseplant or interiorscape.
Mode
Ingestion.
Poisonous Part
Leaves, all parts above ground.
Symptoms
Not known in humans, but caution since toxic to some animals.
Toxic Principle
Alkaloids.
Severity
CAUSES ONLY LOW TOXICITY IF 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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