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Caladium

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Alternative names   

Alocasia; Angel wings; Colocasia; Heart of Jesus; Texas Wonder

Definition    Return to top

Poisoning caused by consumption of plant material from the Caladium plant.

Poisonous Ingredient    Return to top

Note: Leaves and stems are the most dangerous if eaten in quantity.

Where Found    Return to top

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms    Return to top

Home Treatment    Return to top

Wipe out the mouth with a cold, wet cloth, and give milk to drink. Call Poison Control for more treatment information.

Before Calling Emergency    Return to top

Determine the following information:

Poison Control, or a local emergency number    Return to top

They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Bring the plant with you to the emergency room for identification.

What to expect at the emergency room    Return to top

Expectations (prognosis)    Return to top

Oxalate plants may cause swelling severe enough to block the airway, but this is very rare.

Update Date: 2/23/2004

Updated by: Cherlin Johnson, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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