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Popcorn Cassia (Cassia didymobotrya) is a unique and beautiful plant, though I have only seen it grown as an outdoor plant not a houseplant. When the leaves of the Popcorn Cassia (sometimes called Peanut Butter Cassia) are crushed it emits the scent of buttered popcorn. It is a poisonousPlants are a great addition to homes and offices, but it’s important to know whether your plants are dangerous to children, pets, or even adults. Some plants contain chemicals such as oxalates, solanine, glycosides, or alkaloid lycorine that may cause vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, swelling and redness of the mouth, throat, and lips, and trouble breathing. Touching parts of certain plants, especially the sap, may cause various skin irritations. The weight and age of the human or pet involved, and the part and amount of plant eaten determine how severe the reaction to the toxins will be. Although plants may be listed as non-toxic, they can still cause individual allergic reactions. If there is any question after a houseplant has been ingested or touched immediately call the Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222 The Handbook of Poisonous and Injurious Plants [Paperback]is an excellent reference to keep around if you have young children and pets. plant and will cause problems if ingested by humans or pets.

Moses in the Cradle HousePlants are poisonous house plants with a #3 toxicity level. The sap of Moses in the Cradle Houseplants causes severe pain in the mouth if eaten and minor skin irritations that last a few minutes.

Moses in the Cradle
Tradescantia spathacea