A portfolio of illustrations
of some plants known to be poisonous in S.E. Australia
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Plant Name |
Notes* |
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Hedera canariensis ARALIACEAE |
Ivy All parts of these plants are dangerously toxic. |
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Hedera helix ARALIACEAE |
Common Ivy, English Ivy These plants are dangerously toxic. The leaves and the black berries are both toxic, the berries being the most toxic. |
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Helleborus sp. RANUNCULACEAE |
Green Hellebore, Christmas Rose, Lenten Rose These plants are dangerously poisonous. Caution should be exercised when considering contact with any plant with 'hellebore' in its name, as this indicates poisonous properties. |
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Hippeastrum sp. AMARYLLIDACEAE. |
Hippeastrum Bulbs and fruit of some species are reported toxic to stock and humans if eaten |
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HIppeastrum sp. AMARYLLIDACEAE |
Hippeastrum
Bulbs and fruit of some species are reported toxic to stock and humans if eaten. |
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Hydrangea sp. SAXIFRAGACEAE. |
Hydrangea These plants are toxic in all their parts. They are admired by gardeners for their wonderful large globular flower heads. |
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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