… Q. Are poinsettia plants poisonous? A. The term "poisonous plants" is often associated with plants that may cause great harm or be fatal if ingested. Potential … the amount consumed. The latex in some species of plants in the Poinsettia genus ( Euphorbia ) is poisonous when ingested and can cause contact dermatitis when exposed to skin. The popular … latex sap of poinsettia plants may cause mild, short-lasting skin irritation. Plant toxicity is often measured by a quantitative amount of material ingested. Care should always be taken when …
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… Chicago), and the Japanese American Service Committee of Chicago (JASC). JOURNEY CHICAGO is a series of events taking place throughout the month of October at cultural heritage centers across the city’s neighborhoods and suburbs. This series is a marquee program of the Chicago Cultural Alliance (CCA). Free with regular parking and admission fees; pre-registration is not required. All ages welcome. …
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… walk at 1 p.m. You can also take a self-guided walk in McDonald Woods. (A short trail loop is about 1/3 mile; the longer trail loop is about 2/3 mile.) Dress for the weather. If winds are 20 or more miles per hour or if there is heavy rain, the program will be canceled. Free; regular parking and admission fees apply. …
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… The dune aloe ( Aloe thraskii ) is a large, single-stemmed, tree-like succulent that grows to a height of 6.5 to 13.5 feet tall. … plant was named by John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920) in 1880 for a Mr. Thrask, about whom nothing is known. Attractive to birds, butterflies, and bees, the dune aloe is deer tolerant. …
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… Almost everyone is familiar with Aloe vera , the pass-along plant known widely for its ability to ease the … warm temperatures, and wide root run. Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 1993, it is considered a tropical plant and overwinters best in a heated greenhouse or other indoor … widely traded that the original nativity of the plant has been lost. Regardless, this species is widely grown in arid environments and has naturalized in Sudan, the southern Arabian …
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… 'Jersey Supreme' is a high-yielding variety with uniform stalks that can be harvested earlier than some other varieties. Asparagus is a hardy perennial with thick, succulent shoots that are harvested in April to early May, … and many minerals. It needs to be planted in well-drained soil, with careful selection of the site, considering that it will continue to grow for 15 to 20 years. It also makes an attractive …
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… to slightly dry soils. Butterflies, bees, wasps, and moths all cover this plant when it is in full bloom—it is truly a pollinator magnet. A toxin (tremetol) found in this plant is responsible for "milk fever," a disease that was widespread across much of eastern and central …
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… Cocos nucifera is the scientific name of the coconut palm. Its origin may be the islands of the Pacific or … feet long, with clusters of fruit tucked under them. The coconut fruit, botanically a “drupe”, is one of the largest seeds in the world. Coconut milk is obtained by grating the white meat of the fruit. Other coconut products include coconut water, …
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… states, it blooms on new growth, so do not prune until after flowering. The Chicago area is a little north of its native range, so some winter damage may occur, but will not affect flowering on new growth. The genus Calycanthus is separated into its own family, with its nearest relatives in the laurel family, which includes cinnamon and sassafras. The fruit is a hard oblong capsule shaped like a fig. …
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… Alumroot has gold-green leaves with contrasting dark red veins. This electric combination is reflected in its cultivar name. It is a Heuchera villosa hybrid from Terra Nova Nurseries in Oregon, and is heat and humidity tolerant. The pale colored leaves make it a target for leaf scorch in hot …
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