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The common robinia, also known as silver rain, is highly toxic
Silver rain - poisonous or not?
Originally, you wanted to plant the silver rain. But now you are unsure. Is this plant completely harmless? Or does it contain toxic substances?
Silver rain is not the same as silver rain
There are two plants called silver rain. They could hardly be more diverse. The one silver rain is also known under the name Ordinary Robinia. The other silver rain (Dichondra argentea) is a creeper. While the common Robinia is highly toxic (especially the seeds and the bark are extremely toxic), Dichondra argentea is non-toxic.
The non-toxic silver rain can be recognized by the following features:
Tips
Although the silver rain Dichondra argentea is non-toxic, it is not advisable to consume this plant. She is not very tasty.