Why it's dangerous
Soluble oxalate salts are absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and bind with the body's calcium, causing a sudden drop in calcium levels and potential acute renal failure.
Toxic compound: Soluble calcium oxalates
Good to know
The plant has a bitter taste which often deters large consumption; it must be differentiated from less toxic insoluble oxalate plants.
Sources
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