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Challenge #18

Question 1.
Some plants contain substances that cause moderate to severe reactions when eaten by humans. Which of the following plants has a part (flower, berry, leaf, root, bulb, etc.) that is "poisonous" to humans? a) Rhubarb, b) oleander, c) daffodil,

Answer: ALL THREE have poisonous parts:

a) Rhubarb leaves contain cyanogenetic glycosides
b) Oleander - all parts contain cardiac glycosides
c) Daffodil bulbs contain toxic alkaloids.

Correct answer received from:
Daniel M. (youth), Jason Coffer

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