Four O'Clock plant

[ascott]

Hi...so I have been searching for all info on this flower/plant. The CTTC site does not show it as a poison plant and a couple other tortoise food list sites do not show it as a poison plant, However...when I search some of the sites pertaining to human/animal consumption it is listed as a poison plant...

Does anyone know for sure in regards to tortoise? I purchased a seed mix and in that mix I noticed (after) I planted a hand full of seeds that it included the four o clock....hmmmm?

Thanks.

 

[Yvonne G]

I found this on "Poisonous plants of north carolina":

Mode
Ingestion, dermatitis.
Poisonous Part
Roots and seeds.
Symptoms
Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; handling of the roots may cause dermatitis.
Toxic Principle
Unknown.
Severity
CAUSES ONLY LOW TOXICITY IF EATEN. SKIN IRRITATION MINOR, OR LASTING ONLY FOR A FEW MINUTES.

 

[ascott]

thank you Yvonne....I only planted a very small amount of these...so I will have to keep an eye out for their growth (if they even take ) I know that I found this type of flower listed on an acceptable tortoise care sheet somewhere but for the life of me I can not find it ... if I do I will advise ...thanks again