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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.

Urtica incisa

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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.

Vinca major

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Volvaria gloiocephala

PLUTEACEAE

 

Volvaria gloiocephala

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Wisteria sinensis

FABACEAE

Chinese Wisteria

All parts of this plant are suspected to be toxic.

Wisteria sinensis

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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.

Zantedeschia aethiopica

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Zantedeschia elliottiana

ARACEAE

Golden Calla

All parts of these plants are dangerously poisonous.

Zantedeschia elliottiana

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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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