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Is the japanese fig poisonous?
Japanese fig displays low toxicity and mostly causes skin irritation in humans. This includes popular ornamental houseplant species like F. benjamin. Contact with the sap of this plant can lead to allergic and dermatitis reactions, especially in people with sensitive skin and young children. Certain species contain furocoumarins, which may cause skin irritation when exposed to sunlight.
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