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A portfolio of illustrations

of some plants known to be poisonous in S.E. Australia

A - B

Plant Name

Notes*

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Agapanthus orientalis

AMARYLLIDACEAE

African Lily

Leaves and bulbs are poisonous.

 

Agapanthus orientalis

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Agaricus campestris

AGARICACEAE

 

Agaricus campestris

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Aglaonema commutatum

ARACEAE

Chinese Lucky Plant

It has proven to be a common cause of poisoning.

Aglaonema commutatum

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Alocasia macrorhiza

ARACEAE

Elephant Ears, Cunjevoi, Giant Taro

These plants are dangerously poisonous. They are commonly cultivated in gardens, as well as in pots for indoor decoration, thus providing easy access for infants. All parts of the plant are poisonous.

Alocasia macrorhiza

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Amanita muscaria

AMANITACEAE

Fly Agaric, Deadly Amanita

These plants can prove fatally poisonous. Their poisonous potential has been known since ancient times.

Amanita muscaria

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Amanita phalloides

AMANITACEAE

Death Cap, Deadly Agaric

These plants can prove fatally poisonous.

Amanita phalloides

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Amanita phalloides

AMANITACEAE

Death Cap, Deadly Agaric

These plants can prove fatally poisonous.Their poisonous potential has been known since ancient times.

Amanita phalloides

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Araujia hortorum

ASCLEPIADACEAE

White Moth Plant, Cruel Plant, Rubber Vine

Seeds and pods are poisonous.

Araujia hortorum

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Argemone ochroleuca

PAPAVERACEAE

Mexican Poppy

Seeds are the most toxic part of the plant.

Argemone ochroleuca

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Buxus microphylla

EUPHORBIACEAE

Boxwood

All parts are poisonous.

Buxus microphylla

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Buxus sempervirens

EUPHORBIACEAE

Common Boxwood

All parts are poisonous. Traditionally used in hedges since Roman times, it is increasingly used in Australian gardens.for topiary or hedge culture.

Buxus sempervirens

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*Information in the 'Notes' field is taken from:
Everist, Selwyn L. (1974). Poisonous Plants of Australia. Angus & Robertson, Sydney, N.S.W.
Shepherd, R.C.H. (2004) Pretty but Poisonous. R.G. and F.J. Richardon, Melbourne.
Wilson, S. (1997). Some Plants are Poisonous. Reed Books Australia, Kew, Victoria.

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