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What is the characteristics of rhoeo leaf

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Answered by Anonymous
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This plant has poison characteristics. See below.

Common Name(s):Moses-in-the-cradle, Oyster plantCategory:Poisonous PlantsDescription:Herb commonly grown as a houseplant with succulent stems; leaves crowded, flat, stiff, pointed, dark green above, purple to green below; flowers at base of leaves, small, white, 3-parted, held between 2 purple bracts; fruit a capsule.Family:CommelinaceaeOrigin:Tropical AmericaPoison Part:Plant sap from all partsPoison Delivery Mode:Dermatitis, ingestionSymptoms:Stinging and itching following contact of cell sap with skin or eyes; ingestion causes irritation of the lips, mouth, tongue, and throat, also abdominal painToxic Principle:UnidentifiedSeverity:TOXIC ONLY IF LARGE QUANTITIES EATEN. CAUSES SEVERE PAIN IN THE MOUTH IF EATEN! SKIN IRRITATION MINOR, OR LASTING ONLY FOR A FEWFound in:Houseplant or interiorscapeTags:houseplant, interiorscape, house plant
Answered by Queen9284
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The leaves are crowded, upright, the upper surface green, the lower surface rich reddish- purple. The inflorescences are axillary, boat-shaped. Flowers involucres bracts. The androecium are stamens 6, often clothed with moniliform hairs, anthers often with and expanded or variously modified connective.

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