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Name:  Bridgett
Status:   other
Age:   40s
Location: N/A
Country: N/A
Date: Around 1999
Question:
I am seeking information about Chamaecereus Sylvestri, also known as the Peanut Cactus. Is this plant toxic? Would it be safe to have around pets and children?


Replies:
The Peanut Cactus is also called the Echinopsis. It is not known to be toxic, but still be careful having it around pets and children.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echinopsis

PG

http://www.botany.com/echinopsis.html Anthony R. Brach, Ph.D.

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