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Chickpea (Cicer arietinum)
The plant is non-toxic.
Chili peppers (Capsicum)
The plant causes local irritation. The plant fluid, or sap, can cause local irritation symptoms, such as stinging and burning at the exposure site. Does not absorb into the body. Rinse the exposed area with water.
Christmas begonia (Begonia × cheimantha)
The plant is non-toxic.
Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera buckleyi)
The plant is non-toxic.
Cigarette
Children over the age of 1 year: Ingesting less than one whole cigarette or three cigarette butts does not require treatment.
If the ingested amount is greater or the child is under the age of 1, contact the Poison Information Centre.
Cinquefoils (Potentilla)
The plant is non-toxic.
Citric acid
Citric acid itself is not corrosive. If a small gulp has been ingested, rinse the mouth.
Clitocybe -species (Clitocybe)
Many Clitocybe –species contain muscarine, which cause symptoms in the nervous system. The symptoms usually begin within 30 min-2 hours. Sweating, increased salivation, lacrimation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are the typical symptoms.
Ingestion of a small amount (less than 2-3 cubes of sugar) does not require any treatment. If ingested in greater amounts administer activated charcoal and seek medical assistance. Contact the Poison Information Center if someone has ingested Clitocybe -species. Save the mushroom for possible identification afterwards.
Clovers (Trifolium)
The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms. The plant has been found to cause symptoms associated with poisoning only in animals; in humans the plant can be considered non-toxic.
Coffee plant (Coffea)
The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms.