| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Noun | 1. Most popular caladium; cultivated in many varieties since the late 19th century.[Wordnet]. | |
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Common Expressions: Caladium bicolor
| Expressions | Definition | ||
| Caladium bicolor | Most popular caladium; cultivated in many varieties since the late 19th century. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. | ||
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Specialty Expressions: Caladium bicolor
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Caladium bicolor | Aerospace | Caladium is a houseplant that can cause burning and irritation of the lips. The plant can be a problem to children who ingest the leaves as well as to family pets that might nibble on the foliage. All parts of this plant contain oxalate crystals, which can cause intense irritation if ingested (Lampe and McCann 1985). Oxalate crystals are common to many members of the family Araceae and are capable of causing intense irritation. Ingesting material containing calcium oxalate raphide crystals causes irritation of the soft mouth parts and perhaps the throat of humans and animals. Swelling of tissues causes pain and a burning sensation that slowly subsides. Cool liquids or analgesics may be indicated. The insoluble oxalates do not cause systemic poisoning (Lampe and McCann 1985). General symptoms of poisoning: 1- Humans: mouth, irritation of. (references) | |
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