A portfolio of illustrations
of some plants known to be poisonous in S.E. Australia
U - Z
Plant Name |
Notes* |
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Urtica incisa URTICACEAE |
Stinging Nettle Contact with the stinging hairs produces reddening accompanied by marked itching. Symptoms can persist in sensitive individuals. |
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Vinca major APOCYNACEAE |
Greater Periwinkle, Blue Periwinkle, Sorcerer's Violet This plant is potentially toxic. It is a common garden plant. |
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Volvaria gloiocephala PLUTEACEAE |
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Wisteria sinensis FABACEAE |
Chinese Wisteria All parts of this plant are suspected to be toxic. |
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Zantedeschia aethiopica ARACEAE |
Calla Lily, Lily of the Nile, Arum Lily. Pig Lily All parts of these plants are dangerously poisonous. |
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Zantedeschia elliottiana ARACEAE |
Golden Calla All parts of these plants are dangerously poisonous. |
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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.