A recently added household hazard to the list: the Sago Palm (not even a real palm, but a relative of the spruce and douglas fir) contains an extremely toxic seed that can cause seizures, coma and death in both humans and animals alike!
The ornamental plant's seeds contain cycasin, as well as a related compound called neocycasin, which both release cyanide upon ingestion. Best to keep the Sago Palm out of homes with either pets or small children.
For a more comprehensive list provided by the Humane Society, please click here. And here is yet another list. Without pics, you have to be extra careful.
(source: Apartment Therapy)
The ornamental plant's seeds contain cycasin, as well as a related compound called neocycasin, which both release cyanide upon ingestion. Best to keep the Sago Palm out of homes with either pets or small children.
For a more comprehensive list provided by the Humane Society, please click here. And here is yet another list. Without pics, you have to be extra careful.
(source: Apartment Therapy)
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