✗ The myth everyone repeats
Poinsettia plants are deadly poisonous and will kill you if touched or eaten.
✓ What is actually true
Poinsettias are mildly toxic, not deadly. Ingestion causes mild stomach upset. Skin contact causes no harm. The toxicity myth was perpetuated to keep children from touching the plant.
Reception
The receipts 2 sources
- Poinsettia ToxicityPRIMARY
- Poison Control PoinsettiaREFERENCE