A portfolio of illustrations
of some plants known to be poisonous in S.E. Australia
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Plant Name |
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Calamaria amaranthoides ISOETACEAE |
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Calycanthus occidentalis CALYCANTHACEAE |
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Catharanthus roseus APOCYNACEAE |
Madagascar Periwinkle,Cayenne Jasmine, Pink Periwinkle This is a medicinal but toxic plant. |
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Clematis microphylla RANUNCULACEAE |
Small Leaf Clematis These plants are poisonous both internally and externally. |
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Clivia miniata AMARYLLIDACEAE |
Clivia Bulbs (particularly the epidermis) and fruit of some species are reported toxic to stock and humans if eaten. Also has allergenic and irritant properties. |
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Codiaeum sp. EUPHORBIACEAE
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Codiaeum sp. EUPHORBIACEAE |
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Codiaeum variegatum EUPHORBIACEAE |
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Conium maculatum APIACEAE |
Hemlock, Poison Hemlock, Poison Parsley, Mother Die, Herb Bennet, Carrot Weed Carrot Fern This plant is dangerously poisonous. All parts are poisonous. |
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Coprinus atrimentarius COPRINACEAE |
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Cyclamen persicum PRIMULACEAE |
Cyclamen The corm is poisonous, causing nausea and vomiting. |
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Cytisus scoparius FABACEAE |
Scotch Broom, English Broom, Common Broom All parts of this plant are poisonous, particularly the seeds and foliage.. |
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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.