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From: linda looker City: el mirage, AZ
are they posin to childern or pets or birds. can you use the seeds to plant new trees
	Extension Message From: James Schmidt Extension Specialist, Home Horticulture/4-H Department of Crop Sciences schmidt1@illinois.edu
According to Illinois Poison Control, they are not poisonous. However, there is always the possibility of choking of ingested. The sap in the leaves of Ficus is toxic and can cause gastrointestinal problems. While the seed can be used to start new plants, the germination is quite slow (up to 3 months). It's easier purchase an established one.
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