Terminology Question

Discussion in 'Plants: Science and Cultivation' started by Pitter, Aug 20, 2010.

  1. Pitter

    Pitter Active Member 10 Years

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    When a plant is "poisonous" in the sence that it provokes an allergic reaction such as Toxicodendron species what is the correct description of that feature? Would it be "Allergenic" or something else?
     
  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Maybe dermatitic.
     
  3. Pitter

    Pitter Active Member 10 Years

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    Ok thank you.
     

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