Along with dinosaurs and fossils and underwater photographs, this house has a lot of large Dieffenbachia plants.

Dieffenbachia is a perennial herbaceous plant with an upright stem and simple, alternate leaves marked by white spots and flecks, which make it a popular choice for indoor foliage. These plants are favored as houseplants due to their ability to thrive in low light conditions.

The common name “dumb cane” comes from the toxic effect of raphides found in the plant, which can impair speech. Ingesting the plant can lead to immediate numbness, followed by painful swelling of the feet, the formation of blisters, and swelling of the throat. These symptoms are accompanied by a painful stinging and burning sensation in the mouth and throat, which may persist for up to two weeks. So don’t be eating those leaves!