Are Fresh Orchids Safe To Put On Cakes?

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divinecc Posted 14 Jan 2011 , 11:25pm
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I am doing a wedding cake on Sat with orchids on top and surrounding. I am not sure if they are poisonous or not. I have googled but haven't got a straight answer...does anybody know?

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Kitagrl Posted 14 Jan 2011 , 11:39pm
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According to Google, they are edible...

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ramie7224 Posted 14 Jan 2011 , 11:40pm
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The American Medical Association "Handbook of Poisonous and Injurious Plants" does not list any Orchidaceae as being poisonous.

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divinecc Posted 20 Jan 2011 , 7:30pm
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Thanks so much for if help I searched as well but just wanted a little reassurance! I appreciate it

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