![]() Similarly, there are plenty of root vegetables (carrots, potatoes, turnips, etc.) whose roots are delicious but their foliage is bitter and pungent. Some flowers have petals or leaves that make a lovely tea, but would not taste good in your salad. Likewise, this is good to keep in mind simply from a culinary perspective. That, for instance, is why some people can eat coriander but not cilantro. The reason it’s important to consider a plant’s different parts is because they have slightly different chemical compounds. In a moment we’ll take a more detailed look at how this variable influences the determination of a plant’s toxicity if ingested by a dog or cat. Some people are allergic to a chemical found in the plant’s foliage (cilantro), but have no problem with coriander (the spice made from the plant’s seeds). Any combination of these parts, regarding their toxicity, may look different from one plant to the next.Ĭoriander and cilantro are a common example of this situation, when it comes to edible plants. There are many plants, even some common food items, that have edible fruits, petals, and/or foliage, but may have stems, seeds, or roots that are toxic. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when making this determination about a given plant. The terms “Pentas” and “Egyptian Star” were nowhere to be found! Thank goodness I knew to look for the scientific name as well.Īnd the good news? Pentas flowers are non-toxic to dogs, cats, and humans! ![]() Consider this: the ASPCA website has an exhaustive list of over 300 plants, separated into “toxic” and “non-toxic” categories. It’s easy to see how this important to know, so that you can avail yourself to all possible information about the plant you’re researching. Their scientific name is Pentas Lanceolata. The tricky thing is that all plants have at least 2 recognized names, including their scientific name plus however many common names they also go by.įor instance, Pentas flowers are also known as Egyptian Stars, star flowers, or star clusters. So how do you know whether Pentas flowers are or aren’t safe for you and yours? Anyone who is both a garden lover and an animal lover knows the importance of determining which plants may or may not be harmful to pets and children.
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