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Health Encyclopedia: Poinsettia
This is poisoning from touching the sap of the poinsettia plant or the eating parts of the plant.
Alternative Names
Christmas flower poisoning; Lobster plant poisoning; Painted leaf poisoning
Poisonous Ingredient
Diterpene esters
Where Found
Leaves, stem, sap of the poinsettia plant
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