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Botanical Name Common Name Toxic parts Known symptoms of poisoning
Caladium bicolor 

cultivars

Caladium Leaves, roots, stem Burning & irritation of the mouth & lips
Cyclamen sp. Cyclamen Tuber, roots
Dieffenbachia seguine & D. maculata Dumb Cane All parts  Intense burning and irritation of the tongue. Tongue can swell leading to choking. CAN BE FATAL
Philodendron scandens & others Philodendron All parts Painful burning & swelling of the mouth
Ornamentals in the garden
 
Botanical Name Common Name Toxic parts Known symptoms of poisoning
Aloe vera Aloe vera All parts Eczema, cathartic (purging by irritation of the large intestine), nephritis
Brugmansia candida  

& cultivars

Angel's Trumpet All parts FATAL
Rhododendron cultivars Azalea & Rhododendron All parts FATAL. Nausea and vomiting, depression, difficult breathing, prostration & coma.
Colchicum autumnale Autumn Crocus All parts, esp.Bulbs Vomiting and nervous excitement. POTENTIALLY FATAL.
Robinia pseudoacacia Black Locust Bark, foliage, sprouts Children suffered nausea, weakness & depression following chewing of bark and seeds.
Ranunculus Buttercup All parts Irritant juices may severely injure the digestive system.
Zantedeschia aethiopica Calla Lily Leaves, rhizome
Ricinus communis Castor Oil Plant Seeds Known to cause fatalities from a single seed. Adult lethal dose is 1 or 2 seeds. FATAL
Prunus species & 

cultivars

Cherry Twigs, foliage FATAL. Contains a compound that releases cyanide when eaten. Gasping, excitement and prostration are common symptoms. Also lethargy, sweating, vomiting, coma.
Abutilon Chinese Lantern
Consolida ambigua Consolida
Cotoneaster species Cotoneaster Berries
Daphne species Daphne Berries FATAL. A few berries can kill a child. Abdominal pain, diarrhoea, mouth irritation, salivation, thirst, kidney congestion.
Narcissus species & cultivars Daffodil, Jonquils All parts, esp. Bulbs Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, abdominal pain. MAY BE FATAL
Hedera helix English Ivy All parts Blistering, laboured breathing, convulsions, diarrhoea, vomiting, paralysis. FATAL
Digitalis purpurea Foxglove All parts Large amounts cause dangerously irregular heartbeat & pulse, digestive upset & mental confusion. MAY BE FATAL
Ilex aquifolium Holly Leaves, berries Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting.
Hyacinthus sp. Hyacinth Bulb
Hydrangea Hydrangea Leaves, flower buds Abdominal pain, lethargy, gastroenteritis, vomiting, diarrhoea, coma.
Iris some sp. & cultivars Iris Rhizomes, leaves Severe digestive upset, blistering.
Lantana camara Lantana Green berries FATAL. Affects lungs, kidneys, heart & nervous system. 
Delphinium Larkspur Young plant, seeds Digestive upset, nervous excitement, depression. MAY BE FATAL.
Convallaria majalis Lily-of-the-Valley Leaves, flowers Irregular heartbeat & pulse, accompanied by digestive upset and mental confusion
Lobelia - some species Lobelia All parts Pain, sweating, vomiting, paralysis, collapse, coma. FATAL.
Solanum pseudocapsicum Madiera Cherry, Jerusalem Cherry or Winter Cherry All parts Abdominal pain, gastroenteritis, vomiting.
Quercus sp. Oak Foliage, acorns Symptoms are slow to appear, may take several days - weeks & affects kidneys. Large amount required for poisoning to occur, can lead to death.
Nerium oleander Oleander All parts FATAL. Smoke also known to be toxic when burnt. Abdominal pain, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, coma.
Euphorbia pulcherrima Poinsettia All parts Exzema, nausea, vomiting
Ligustrum species Privet Berries Diarrhoea, vomiting, gastroenteritis.
Lathyrus odoratus Sweet Pea Seeds
Tanacetum vulgare Tansy All parts FATAL. Cumulative poison leading to convulsions and death.
Datura stramonium Thorn Apple, 

(Jimson Weed)

All parts Abnormal thirst, distorted sight, delirium, incoherence & coma. Common cause of poisoning. Has proved FATAL.
Tulipa - some species Tulip Bulb, leaves, stem. Exzema, weakness, laboured breathing, salivation, sweating, nausea, vomiting.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia Creeper Berries, leaves Vomiting. FATAL.
Melia azedarach White Cedar Berries  FATAL. 6-8 ripe fruit has caused death in children. May be rapid or some days later. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, severe thirst, cold sweat, sleepiness, convulsions.
Wistaria species & cultivars Wistaria (Wisteria) Seeds, pods Mild to sever digestive upset. Many children are poisoned by this plant. Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, dehydration, diarrhoea, collapse.
Vegetables
 
Botanical Name Common Name Toxic parts Known symptoms of poisoning
Malus cultivars Apple Seeds
Asparagus officinalis Asparagus Raw young shoots
Solanum melongena Eggplant All parts except fruit
Solanum tuberosum Potato Sprouts and green parts. Also fruits. Abdominal pain, confusion, drowsiness, hallucination, gastroenteritis, headache, vomiting, trembling. FATAL.
Rheum X cultorum Rhubarb Leaves (blades)  Large amounts of raw or cooked leaves can cause convulsions, coma, followed rapidly by death. CAN BE FATAL
Prunus species & cultivars Stone fruit 

(Apricot, Cherry, Peach, Plum)

Leaves, twigs & Seeds FATAL. Contains a compound that releases cyanide when eaten. Gasping, excitement and prostration are common symptoms. Also lethargy, sweating, vomiting, coma.
Lycopersicon esculentum Tomato Green parts


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Plants regarded as safe

 
Common Name Botanical Name Common Name Botanical Name
Abelia Abelia grandiflora Gum Tree Eucalyptus species
African Violet Saintpaulia ionantha Heavenly Bamboo Nandina domestica
Aster Aster species Hibiscus Hibiscus cultivars & species
Bamboo Bambusa, Phyllostachys & related genera Honeysuckle Lonicera species
Begonia Begonia cultivars Hoya Hoya species
Bird's Nest Fern Asplenium species Kalanchoe Kalanchoe species
Bougainvillea Bougainvillea cultivars Magnolia Magnolia species & cultivars
Busy Lizzy Impatiens species & cultivars Norfolk Island Pine Araucaria heterophylla
California Poppy Eschscholzia californica Petunia Petunia cultivars
Camellia Camellia species Rose Rosa species & cultivars
Carnation Dianthus caryophyllus Spider Plant Chlorophytum comosum
Croton Codiaeum variegatum Umbrella Tree Schefflera species
Dahlia Dahlia species & cultivars Violets Viola species
Dandelion Taraxacum officinale Wandering Jew Tradescantia species
Gardenia Gardenia species Weeping Fig Ficus benjamina
Gloxinia Gloxinia species Weeping Willow Salix babylonica