Re: What is it?

I don't recall where I first read that information but I did find references to toxicity on these websites: 

http://www.floridata.com/ref/J/jatr_mul.cfm

http://www.intox.org/databank/documents/plant/jatropha/jmulti.htm

Sheila Maier

T.L. Miller wrote:

On 7/4/09, at 9:11 AM, Harold and Sheila Maier hdman@centurytel.net said:


It is my understanding that all parts of the plant are poisonous so you
certainly don't want to mistake it for nutmeg.


Your comment made me curious. In googling around, I find that there is a
toxin in nutmeg, but no mention of Jatropha multifida's being poisonous.



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