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One of the plant's common names, dumb cane, refers to the effect of the sap if eaten.
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Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2023
Maculata/seguine, commonly known as spotted dumb cane because its sap can cause irritation of the mouth, is a popular species featuring narrow green leaves with irregular white markings.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2021
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Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2023
Maculata/seguine, commonly known as spotted dumb cane because its sap can cause irritation of the mouth, is a popular species featuring narrow green leaves with irregular white markings.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2021
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“Dumb cane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dumb%20cane. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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