Polka Dot Plant

Measles Plant
Additional Common Names: Pink Polka Dot Plant, Measles Plant, Baby’s Tears, Freckle Face
Scientific Name: Hypoestes phyllostachya
Family: Acanthaceae
Non-Toxicity: Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles: Unknown
Clinical Signs: Mild vomiting, diarrhea.
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