The jade plant is poisonous to dogs and cats and marginally toxic to humans. For humans, the jade plant is considered to be minor in toxicity. If eaten, it may cause diarrhea or an upset stomach. Continue Reading
If it is suspected that a child or adult has ingested jade, call the local poison control center.
If a pet accidentally ingests any part of this plant, seek medical attention from a veterinarian or emergency animal hospital immediately. Animals may exhibit symptoms such as vomiting, acting lethargic, loss of appetite, slow heart rate and a lack of muscle coordination.
This plant has thick branches of shiny, short leaves that are deep green or yellow-green in color. It is also known as the Chinese rubber plant, baby jade, money tree and Japanese rubber plant.Learn more about Botany
Pollen can get to the stigma of a pistil in several ways, including transfer by wind, bees, hummingbirds, humans and animals. The sticky pollen will attach to an insect or animal when feeding and is moved to another flower where some rubs off onto the stigma. It is this transfer that starts the production of a plant's seeds.Full Answer >
Marigolds are not listed as a poisonous plant for humans, according to the National Capital Poison Center. Marigolds are considered safe and were historically used as medicines for healing wounds and preventing infection in tinctures, ointments or infusions, according to Herbs 2000.Full Answer >
Pollination differs between angiosperms and gymnosperms in that most angiosperms entice animals to carry their pollen from plant to plant, while most gymnosperms rely on the wind carrying their pollen to other plants. There are many wind-pollinated angiosperms and a very few animal-pollinated gymnosperms, however. The methods angiosperms use tend to be more effective at spreading quickly, but gymnosperms, particularly conifers, are generally better adapted to cold or dry environments.Full Answer >
Plants disperse their seeds with the help of wind and water, animals and force from the plant itself when the seed pod bursts open. It is important that seeds move away from the mother plant so that the plants do not become overcrowded.Full Answer >