Along with being a gastrointestinal poison, this plant has the distinction of releasing the smell of rotten meat when its leaves are damaged. It has insoluble calcium oxolates, in mild to moderate doses, that are mainly concentrated in the leaves. Symptoms can include:
- Drooling
- Pawing at the Mouth
- Vomiting
- Swelling of the Mouth and Tongue
- Difficulty Swallowing