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A portfolio of illustrations

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

I - K

Plant Name

Notes*

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Ilex aquifolium

AQUIFOLIACEAE

English Holly, Holy Tree

These plants have prickly leaves and bright red berries both of which are poisonous. They are dangerous to animals as well as people.

Ilex aquifolium

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Ilex cv.

AQUIFOLIACEAE

Holly

These plants have prickly leaves and bright red berries both of which are poisonous.

Ilex cv.

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Ipomoea purpurea

CONVOLVULACEAE

Morning Glory

These plants are suspected to have toxic properties.

Ipomoea purpurea

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Iris germanica

IRIDACEAE

German Iris, Bearded Iris

Because of extreme unpalatability cases of poisoning are rare. The dried rhizome provides the commercial Orris Root Powder used in potpourri.

Iris germanica

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Kalanchoe tubiflora

CRASSULACEAE

Mother of Millions

There is every indication that these plants are toxic to humans.

Kalanchoe tubiflora

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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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