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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Papaver dubium PAPAVERACEAE |
Long-Headed Poppy This plant is suspected to have toxic properties. |
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Pedilanthus tithymaloides EUPHORBIACEAE |
Records indicate that the plants in this genus are a common and significant cause of hospital poisonings. |
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Philodendron oxycardium ARACEAE |
Philodendron These plants commonly cause child poisoning. They are often griwn as indoor plants in the home where children have easy access to them.. |
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Philodendron sp. ARACEAE |
Philodendron These plants commonly cause child poisoning. They are often grown as indoor plants where children have easy access to them. The leaves have proved poisonous to household pets. |
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Phytolacca octandra PHYTOLACCACEAE |
Inkweed, Red-ink Plant or Dyeberry Berries, leaves and roots are poisonous and may irritate skin and eyes. |
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Primula obconica PRIMULACEAE |
Poison Primrose This plant is capable of producing a toxic reaction if ingested as well as a skin allergy upon contact. |
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Prunus laurocerasus ROSACEAE |
Cherry Laurel The glossy dark green leaves, the white flowers and the dark purplish-black berries are extremely toxic. |
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Psilocybe subaeruginosa STROPHARIACEAE |
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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.