A portfolio of illustrations

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

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Plant Name	Notes*	Thumbnail Click for web view	High resolution PDF A4 page for printing
Daphne odora THYMELAEACEAE	Sweet Daphne Very poisonous for people, domestic animals, pigs and horses. The most toxic parts of the plant are the bark and berries (ingesting just a few berries can cause death in children). Although not visually spectacular, its exquisite perfume is appreciated by gardeners.		Full page PDF suitable to print as A4 page
Datura stramonium SOLANACEAE	Angels' trumpets, Thornapple, Jimson Weed, False Castor Oil This plant is dangerously toxic.		Full page PDF suitable to print as A4 page
Dendrocnide excelsa URTICACEAE	Giant Stinging Tree, Fibrewood, Gympie The plant is capable of inflicting a painful sting when touched, which may last for several days and is exaccerbated by touching, rubbing and cold. Dead and dried leaves may still contain toxins.		Full page PDF suitable to print as A4 page
Dendrocnide photinophylla URTICACEAE	Shining-leaved Stinging Tree, Mulberry-leaved Stinging Tree, Fibrewood The plant is capable of inflicting a painful sting when touched.		Full page PDF suitable to print as A4 page
Dieffenbachia picta ARACEAE	Dumbcane It is a popular indoor plant. Its admirers are probably unaware of its potential danger to children and animals. The sap from the stem, if applied to the tongue will cause immediate and painful inflammation of the tongue and throat and consequent inability to talk. It is sometimes also called the Mother-In-Law plant.		Full page PDF suitable to print as A4 page
Dieffenbachia picta ARACEAE	Dumbcane It is a popular indoor plant. Its admirers are probably unaware of its potential danger to children and animals. The sap from the stem, if applied to the tongue will cause immediate and painful inflammatiion of the tongue and throat and consequently inability to talk. It is sometimes also called the Mother-In-Law plant.		Full page PDF suitable to print as A4 page
Duboisia myoporoides SOLANACEAE			Full page PDF suitable to print as A4 page

*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.