[BillC]

Originally Posted by kmarch

Where did you read this?

To my knowledge orchids are not poisonous. That isn't to say they couldn't cause an allergic reaction in some people. That's what a poison ivy rash is, an allergic reaction, not a reaction to poison.

Kevin, isn't that something of a contradiction; why is ivy called ' poison ivy ' instead of say, allergic ivy? I do not believe the author intended to imply that C.reginae was a poisonous plant per se, just that it could cause skin problems, and that is why I asked the question. I have not heard of anyone suffering from contact with these plants hence my post.

Bill