Chapter 945
“Oleander is extremely poisonous . A human or animal that consumes its flower, root, leaf, or seed might die from poisoning." Stella widened her eyes in surprise.
“That bad?” She thought that the oleander's poison would cause an allergy or something at most, but little did she expectthat it was actually so toxic. Zeta nodded.
“It's no joke. The entire oleander plant is poisonous. If you accidentally break the branches and touch the sap, for instance, it will paralyze your skin. Burning the branches, on the other hand, produces toxic gases..."
"It sounds very dangerous," Stella said.
“The prettier they are, the more dangerous they become.” Zeta smiled and advised , “You're a novice, so don't pick this one. There are other plants to look at.”
"Why don't you recommend one?”
"Sure.” Zeta looked around and chose one.
"This is Serissa japonica , also known as snow rose . What do you think?" She recommended the flower and explained, "When snowrose blooms , its white flowers are as dense as the snow. That's why it's called the snowrose , a miniature bonsai. You can put it in front of a clean window. It'll be beautiful." Stella looked at it for a few moments and liked the plant too.
"Thank you for the beautiful plants," she said, subconsciously looking at the oleander a few times. A subtle emotion flashed in her eyes. Zeta did not notice the glint in Stella's eyes.
Having thought that Stella was merely curious, she told her more about the Oleander plant.
“If you have small animals or a small child at home, try not to choose such bonsai. They might just accidentally eat it."
"Oleander is four times more poisonous than a king cobra's venom. Just a single leaf can kill a baby.” Stella's hand trembled, and her face changed.
“How about an adult?"
“As long as the dose is enough, it can be fatal to adults. It's also a quick-acting poison, so be careful!" Stella nodded and managed a ghost of a smile.
“It's such a dangerous thing. I'd better not raise it...”
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