Many people think that the poinsettia plant is deadly, but the poison control center says that the poinsettia can be irritating but not fatal. If children or pets eat it, they can develop a mouth rash and upset stomach. The sap can cause a skin rash like other milky saps in the tropics.
No es tan venenosa como reportada. Puede causar dolor de barriga, sarpullido e irritaciones pero no puede causar la muerte.