Is Melianthus actually too poisonous to keep in a home garden? I see it all over the place, and I understand that it should not be eaten, but is touching the plant hazardous as well?
Rationale: I have a large Melianthus and small children. Should I rip it up?
Listed as highly toxic if ingested, so as long as no one eats it, should be fine. Not listed as causing contact reactions such as dermatitis http://ucanr.edu/sites/poisonous_safe_plants/Toxic_Plants_by_Scientific_Name_685/
This information here is quite interesting - it confirms its toxicity, but the leaves are apparently used by local people for various medical reasons, though none involve consuming the plant in any way, but in the form of poultices and the like https://www.plantzafrica.com/plantklm/melianthusmajor.htm
