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Old 11-04-2024, 07:12 PM
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Sago palm is extremely toxic. It goes by another name too. The female plant has red kernels on a thing that looks like a corn cob that grows at the base . Very tempting for a child or dog. My vet told me it is one of the most toxic plants in FL. It is sold in Home Depot with nothing on it saying how bad it is. All parts of the plant are dangerous to touch and deal with. Cost me over $2000 when my dog grabbed a seed and swallowed it. We were able to get her to vomit, but she ended up having to spend 3-4 days up at Gainesville EMS hospital to make sure her liver enzymes were ok. Plant was removed ASAP.
That's not a palm, sago or otherwise. It's a wild orchid.