Identification: Anyone know what this is?

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by Tminder, Apr 30, 2007.

  1. Tminder

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    Got this plant as a gift, and I am having a hard time identifying it.
     

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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Dieffenbachia. Sure alot of people asking what these are.
     
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    Liz Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    That's because they are the Big Mac of the potted plant world :)
     
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    Thank You for the info Ron.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Leaves contain oxalic acid crystals which are supposed to cause paralysis of the tongue if bitten into, thus 'dumbcane'.
     
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