Mother-in-Law's
Tongue, AKA Snake Plant
Dieffenbachia can cause paralysis of
the throat and tongue.
The Dieffenbachia is also called
dumb cane. This plant is related to the philodendron and contains the same
oxalate crystals. Dieffenbachia has thick stems and fleshy leaves that are
usually solid green, with the occasional yellow or green markings.
Dumb cane is more likely to be
ingested since the large plants are usually kept in pots on the floor or low
pedestals. Unlike philodendron, dieffenbachia ingestion usually produces only
mild to moderate symptoms in both humans and pets.
Humans and animals: Extreme pain in the mouth, salivation, burning sensation,
and swelling and numbing of the throat.
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