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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.

Papaver dubium

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Pedilanthus tithymaloides

EUPHORBIACEAE

Records indicate that the plants in this genus are a common and significant cause of hospital poisonings.

Pedilanthus tithymaloides

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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..

Philodendron oxycardium

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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.

Philodendron sp.

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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.

Phytolacca octandra

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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.

Primula obconica

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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.

Prunus laurocerasus

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Psilocybe subaeruginosa

STROPHARIACEAE

 

Psilocybe subaeruginosa

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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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