POISON PLANTS

GROUND CHERRY
These ornamental plants grow low to the ground with many branches.
The leaves and unripe fruit are poison.

HOLLY
The berries of these ornamental plants are poison and especially
dangerous for small children. Symptoms: nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea.

HORSE CHESTNUT(BUCKEYE)
All parts of this common shade tree and shrub are poison and may be
fatal. Symptoms: Twitching, weakness, dilated pupils,
vomiting, diarrhea, depression, paralysis, and stupor. Can be fatal.

HYDRANGEA
Large flower clusters grow on this deciduous shrub of vines.The
leaves, branches and buds are poison. Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, rapid breathing, staggering, convulsions and death.

IRIS(FLAG)
This very popular garden or wild perennial produces leaves and
rhizomes that are poison. Symptoms: Severe but not serious stomach
upset. The root causes dermatitis.

JIMSONWEED
All parts of these common annual weeds are poison, especially seeds
and leaves. Symptoms: Abnormal thirst, dilated pupils, nausea,
hallucinations, convulsions, rapid pulse, high blood pressure, coma.
Leaves and flowers cause dermatitis.

JUNIPER
The leaves of these very common evergreen trees can cause skin
irritation.

LADY'S SLIPPER
Found in forests, and wooded orchards, the leaves and stems cause
skin irritation.

LATANA
All parts of this fruit bearing southern perennial ornamental shrub
are poisonous. Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, muscular weakness, rapid
heartbeat, circulatory collapse, kidney damage and difficulty in
breathing.
LILY OF THE VALLEY
Most parts of this very fragrant blooming perennial are poison,
including roots, leaves, flowers and berries. Symptoms: Large
amounts can cause mental confusion, circulatory collapse, and death.

LUPINE(BLUEBONNET)
All parts of this herbaceous perennial and annuals are poisonous,
especially the unripe seeds. Symptoms: Labored breathing,
convulsions and coma.

MAYAPPLE
The green fruit, roots and foliage of this herbaceous perennial are
poisonous. Symptoms: Vomiting and diarrhea. The fruit of this
plant is edible.

MILKWEED
This erect, coarse perennial plant is found in fields and damp
roadside areas. Its leaves, stems and sap are poison. Symptoms:
Stomach upset. Could be dangerous to children if eaten in quantity.
The immature seed pod of some species is edible if cooked.

MISTLETOE
Found in many types of trees, the berries of this woody,
semi-parasitic evergreen are poisonous. Symptoms: Acute stomach and
intestinal irritation, diarrhea and slow pulse. Can be fatal.

MONKSHOOD
All parts of these pretty perennial wildflowers are poison, especially
the root, and seeds. Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, spasms,
respiratory paralysis and convulsions.
Can be fatal.

MORNING GLORY
This colorful vine is a common ornamental plant with seeds that are
poisonous. Seeds have a hallucinogenic effect. Symptoms: Digestive
upset, stupor, coma and death.

NARCISSUS
All parts of these very common perennial garden flowers are poisonous,
especially the bulbs. One bulb can cause death. Symptoms: Nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea. Severe cases result in stupor, convulsions and
possible death.

NETTLE
Great care must be taken when harvesting these tall annual or
perennial bristle weeds for cooking. The nettle hairs cause severe
itching, burning and skin inflammation.

NIGHTSHADE
All parts of this woody shrub-like plant are poisonous, especially
the unripe berries. Symptoms: Dilated pupils, Intense digestive
upset, rapid heartbeat, depression of the central nervous system and
may be fatal.

OLEANDER
All pats of this ornamental evergreen tree or shrub are poisonous,
especially the fruit. Symptoms: Dilated pupils, digestive upset,
bloody diarrhea, weak pulse, dizziness, drowsiness, paralysis of the
lungs, coma and death.

PHEASANT'S EYE
This very common perennial ornamental plant produces leaves and stems
that are poisonous. Symptoms: Stomach upset, nervousness and
depression. Can be fatal if consumed in large quantities.

POISON HEMLOCK
All parts of this tall biennial, carrot or parsley look-alike plant
are poisonous, especially the seeds and roots.
Symptoms: Dilated pupils, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, trembling, slow pulse,
respiratory failure, coma and death.

POISON IVY(POISON OAK)POISON SUMAC
All parts of these are very common woody vines, shrubs or trees are
poison, especially the leaves. Smoke from burning these plants can
cause poisoning. Symptoms: Itching, skin rash. Can be fatal if
ingested.

POKE
The cooked young shoots of this plant are edible, but the raw leaves
and berries can cause a severe reaction. Symptoms: Stomach cramps,
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hard breathing, weakness, spasms,
convulsions and death.

POPPY
All parts of this popular erect annual herb are poisonous.The unripe
fruit causes stupor, shallow breath and coma. Other parts cause
digestive upset and nervous tics.

POTATO(IRISH POTATO)(WHITE POTATO)
As a common garden vegetable, the sprouts, leaves, shoots and green
tubers are poisonous. Symptoms: Dilated pupils, digestive upset,
numbness, paralysis, circulatory and respiratory depression.
Can be fatal.

PRIVET
All parts of this common ornamental hedge or shrub are poisonous.
Symptoms: Severe digestive upset, weak blood pressure, possible
kidney damage. Can be fatal.

RHODODENDRON(AZALEA)(LAUREL)
All parts of this wood evergreen and deciduous shrub are poisonous,
especially the foliage. Symptoms: Increased saliva and nasal
discharge, digestive upset, depression
of the heart and nervous system, paralysis,
and stupor. May be fatal.

RHUBARB
Grown for its edible leave stock, the leaves and roots of this
perennial garden plant are poison.Symptoms:Burning and irritation of
the mouth and tongue. May be fatal if the tongue and throat swell
blocking air passage. Other symptoms include nausea and vomiting.

ROSARY PEA
These woody perennial vines produce colorful seeds used for making
jewelry and decorations. The seeds are poisonous. Symptoms:
nausea, weakness, vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea, cold sweats,
drowsiness, circulatory and respiratory failure, coma and death.
One single seed can be fatal.

ST. JOHN'S WORT
This plant is often used as medicinal herb but the leaves are
poisonous and can cause skin irritation and
severe symptoms if eaten.

SCOTCHBROOM
The seeds of this brushy type deciduous shrub are poison and effect
the central nervous system causing nervousness, excitability and
stomach upset.

POINSETTIA (SNOW-ON-THE-MOUNTAIN)
The milky sap of the leaves and stems of numerous varieties of this
herb or shrub causing severe blistering and burning of the eyes and
skin.Ingestion may result in acute irritation of the mouth,
throat and stomach. Can be fatal.

SWEET PEA
The seeds of this common annual are poison. They can cause bone
deformation, paralysis, shallow breathing and convulsions.Can be
fatal in large amounts.

TOMATO
The vines and leaves of this common plant are poison. Symptoms:
Stomach upset, nervous and cardiac depression and dermatitis.Fatal
in large amounts.

WISTERIA
The seed pods of this common ornamental tree or shrub are poison.
Symptoms:Digestive upset.Children may be poisoned by one seed.

YELLOW JASMINE
All parts of this popular tall, woody evergreen vine are poisonous.
Symptoms: Profuse sweating, muscular weakness, shallow breathing,
depression, convulsions and paralysis.Can be fatal.
The leaves,flowers and roots can cause dermatitis.

YEW
Even though the berry pulp is edible, all other parts of this
evergreen tree or shrub are poison, especially the seeds.Symptoms:
Dilated pupils, vomiting, diarrhea, trembling, labored breathing,
convulsions and coma. It can be fatal.