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. |
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Ilex cv. AQUIFOLIACEAE |
Holly These plants have prickly leaves and bright red berries both of which are poisonous. |
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Ipomoea purpurea CONVOLVULACEAE |
Morning Glory These plants are suspected to have toxic properties. |
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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. |
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Kalanchoe tubiflora CRASSULACEAE |
Mother of Millions There is every indication that these plants are toxic to humans. |
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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.