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A portfolio of illustrations

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

M - N

Plant Name

Notes*

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Mahonia aquifolium

BERBERIDACEAE

Mountain Grape

The berries are poisonous maturing to purplish black when ripe.

 

Mahonia aquifolium

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Melia azederach

MELIACEAE

Neem Tree, Nim Tree, Indian Lilac, Persian Lilac, Bead Tree

The tree has lilac-coloured flowers and olive-sized poisonous yellow berries. It is used in medicine and insecticide production.

Melia azederach

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Mirabilis jalapa

NYCTAGINACEAE

Four-o'clock, Marvel of Peru, False Jalap

Seeds and roots are toxic and may also irritate the skin.

Mirabilis jalapa

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Monstera deliciosa

ARACEAE

Monstera deliciosa

This plant is capable of causing intense injury to the mouth, tongue and alimentary tract if bitten, chewed or eaten.

Monstera deliciosa

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Narcissus pseudonarcissus

AMARYLLIDACEAE

Daffodil, Lent Lily, King Alfred Daffodil

This plant is dangerously poisonous, particularly the leaves and bulbs. Socrates called the plant the 'Chaplet of the infernal Gods' because of its narcotic properties.

Narcissus pseudonarcissus

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Narcissus tazetta

AMARYLLIDACEAE

Chinese Sacred Lily.

This plant is dangerously poisonous in all its parts.

Narcissus tazetta

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Nerine bowdeni

AMARYLLIDACEAE

Nerine

Bulbs and fruit of some species are reported to stock and humans if eaten.

Nerine bowdeni

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Nerium oleander

APOCYNACEAE

Oleander, Rose Laurel.

This plant is dangerously poisonous and can prove fatal. The poiwdered wood is used in Europe to kill rats. Records show that humans have been poisoned even by inhaling the smoke from its burning wood.

Nerium oleander

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Nicotiana tabacum

SOLANACEAE

Tobacco.

This plant is the tobacco of commerce. It has toxic properties. The colourful tobacco cultivars in suburban gardens have similar toxic properties.

Nicotiana tabacum

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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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