Originally you wanted to plant the Silver Rain. But now you are unsettled. Is this plant completely harmless? Or does it even contain toxic substances?
Is silver rain poisonous?
The silver rain is divided into two different plant species: the poisonous black locust and the non-poisonous creeper Dichondra argentea. The latter has silver-colored, hairy leaves and inconspicuous flowers from May to August.
Not all silver rain is the same
There are two plants called silver rain. They couldn't be more different. The silver rain is also known as the common black locust. The other Silver Rain (Dichondra argentea) is a creeper. While the common black locust is highly poisonous (especially the seeds and bark are extremely toxic), Dichondra argentea is non-toxic.
You can recognize the non-toxic silver rain by the following features:
- shoots up to 2 m long
- twisting growth
- hairy leaves
- rounded leaf shape (reminiscent of Postelein's leaves)
- Leaves look silver
- inconspicuous flowering from May to August
Tip
Although the silver rain Dichondra argentea is non-toxic, it is not advisable to consume this plant. It's not particularly tasty.