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Toxic Plant Alert
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PLANTS AND POISONING
With the increased popularity of indoor and outdoor plants, the number of accidental poisonings associated
with plants has also increased. Children and pets are frequent victims of plant poisoning, and we feel that everyone
should be aware of the potential danger of having poisonous plants in and around the home. The information in this
leaflet is provided by the Regional Poison Center located at the University of California Irvine Medical Center.
The following is an alphabetical list of some of the more common plants. To see whether or not one of your
plants is poisonous (toxic), find it on the list and see what number follows its name. Then read the information below
which corresponds to that number. If you have any questions, or if your plant is not included on the list, please call
the Regional Poison Center at UCI Medical Center at (714) 634-5988 or (800) 544-4404.
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CODES:
1. Non-toxic These plants are generally considered non-poisonous.
Illness is unlikely.
2. Toxic Oxalates These plants contain irritating substances known as oxalate
salts. Eating these plants may cause irritation of the mucous membranes, pain and/or
swelling of the mouth, lips and tongue. Observe the victim's breathing since this
swelling may block the airway.
3. Toxic These plants may contain any of a wide variety of poisons and may damage
the stomach, heart, kidneys or other organs.
4. Dermatitis Touching the sap from these plants may produce a skin rash.
5. Possible Toxic or Dermatitis Information is incomplete, but it does seem
to indicate that the plants may cause ill effects.
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African Violet (Saintpaulia) 1
Aloe-Medicinal Aloe (Aloe barbadensis) 1
Aluminum Plant (Pilea cadierei) 1
Agapanthus (Nerine bowdenii) 3,4
Aralia (Fatsia japonica) 1
Arrowhead Vine (Syngonium podophyllum) 2
Asparagus Fern (Asperagus setaceus plumosus) 5
Avocado (Persia americana) 5
Azalea (Rhododendron occidentale) 3
Baby Tears (Helxine soleirolii) 1
Bear Feet (Cotyledon tomentosa) 1
Begonia (Species) 1
Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae) 3
Birdnest Sanservieria (Sanservieria trifasciate) 1
Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus) 1
Bloodleaf (Iresine herbstii) 1
Bonsai Tree (Pinus pentaphylla, etc.) 5
Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exalta) 1
Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) 2
Bridal Veil (Tradescantia `Bridal Veil') 1
Cactus - mostly non-toxic except for:
Pencil cactus 3,4
Peyote/mescaline (Lophophora williamsii) 3
Candelabra cactus (Euphorbia lactea) 3,4
Caladium (Species) 2
Calathea (Calathea argyraea) 1
Calla Lily (Calla palustris) 2
Camellia (Botanical name) Thea japonica 1
Castor Beans (Ricinus communis) 3,4
Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema modestum) 1
Chrysanthemum (Species) 3,4
Coleus (Species) 1
Corn Plant(Draceana fragrans massangeana) 1
Creeping Charlie (Glecona hederacea) 3
Creeping Charlie (Lysimachia nummularia) 1
Creeping Charlie (Pilea nummularifolia) 1
Creeping Fig (Ficus) poss. 4
Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia) 1
Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia milli) 3
Daffodil (Narcissus) 3,4
Donkey Tail (Sedum morganianum) 1
Dracaena Indivisa (Cordyline indivisa) 1
Dumbcane (Dieffenbachia amoena) 2
Emerald Duke (Philodendron hastatum) 2
Emerald Ripple (Peperomia caperata) 1
False Aralia (Dizygotheca elegantissima) 1
Fiddleleaf Fig (Ficus lyrata) 1
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) 3
Fuchsia (Fuchsia hybrida) 1
Gardenia (Species) 1
Geranium (Pelargonium) 4
Geranium (California) 3,4
Giant White Inch Plant (Tradescantia albiflora) 1
Glacier Ivy (Hedera graceria) 3
Goldfish Plant (Columnea leanksi) 1
Gold Toothed Aloe (Aloe nobilis) 3, poss. 4
Grape Ivy (Cissus rhombifolia) 1
Grape Mountain (Berberis mahonia) 1
Heart Ivy (Hedera helix) 3
Heartleaf (Philodendron cordatum) 2
Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica) 5
Hen and Chicks (Escheveria or Sempervivum tectorus) 1
Hibiscus (Botanical name) 1
Holly (Ilex) 3
Hoya — see Wax Plant 1
Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis) 3,4
Indian Laurel (Ficus nitida) 1, poss. 4
Indigo Plant (Indigofera) 3,4
Ivy (Hedera helix) 3
Jade Plant (Crassula argentea) 1
Janet Craig (Draceana derminesis) 1
Jerusalem Cherry (Solanum psudocapsicum) 3
King Palm (Seaforthis elegans) 1
Licorice Plant (Glycyrrhiza lepidata) 5
Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus lobbianus) 1
Madagascar Dragon (Draceana marginate) 1
Madagascar Jasmine (Stephanotis floribunda) 1
Madagascar Lace Plant (Aponogeton fenestralis) 1
Majesty (Philodendron hastatum) 2
Marble Queen (Scundapsus aureus) 2
Maternity Plant (Kalanchoe pinnata) 1
Mistletoe (Phoradendron flavescens) 3
Monkey Plant (Ruella makoyana) 1
Moon Magic (Pilea `moon magic') 1
Mother-in-law Tongue (Sanservieria trifasciata) 1
Mother of Pearls (Graptopetalum paraguayense) 1
Needlepoint Ivy (Hedera helix `needlepoint') 3
Nephthytis (Syngonium podophyllum albolineatum) 2
Nightshade (Solanium nigrum) 3
Norfolk Island Pine (Araucarica excelsia) 1
Oleander (Nerium oleander) 3
Painted Needle (Coleus) 1
Palm (Species) 1
Pansy (Viola tricolor) 5
Parlor Ivy (Philodendron cordatum) 2
Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans) 1
Peacock Plant (Calathea) 1
Peperomia (Peperomia caperata) 1
Philodendron (Species) 2
Philodendron Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia scandens) 1
Piggyback Begonia (Begonia hispida cucullifera) 1
Piggyback Plant (Tolmiea memziesii) 1
Pilea (Botanical name) 1
Pink Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes) 1
Plectranthus (Botanical name) 1
Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) 5
Ponytail Palm (Beaucarenia recurvata) 1
Pothos (Scindapsus aureus) 2
Pot Mum (Chrysanthemum mortiforium) 3,4
Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeuna) 1
Pregnant Plant (Kalanchoe pinnata) 1
Purple Passion/Purple Velvet/Velvet
Plant (Gynura) 1
Purple Tiger (Calathea) 1
Pyracantha (Botanical name) 5
Red Princess (Philodendron hastatum) 2
Rhododendron - see Azalea (Rhododendron occidentale) 3
Ripple Ivy (Hedera helix `ripple') 3
Rubber Tree (Ficus elastica decora) 1
Saddle Leaf (Philodendron selloum) 2
Sago Plant (Cycas revoluta) 5
Sedum (Botanical name) 1
Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pudica) 1
Silver Tree (Pilea `silver tree') 1
Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) 1
Spider Mum (Chrysanthemum mortifolium) 3,4
Split Leaf Philodendron (Monstera deliciousa) 2
Sprengeri Fern (Asparagus densiflorus `sprengeri') 3, poss. 4
Stag Horn Fern (Platycerium bifurcatum) 1
String of Hearts (Creopegia woodii) 1
String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus or herreianus) 5
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus australis) 1
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus) 3
Tahitian Bridal Veil (Gibasis geneculata) 1
Ti Plant (Cordyline terminalis) 1
Umbrella Plant (Cyperus alternifolius) 3
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera actinophylla) 1
Velvet Plant (Gynura aurantiaca) 1
Wandering Jew (Tradescantia albifora) 1
Wandering Jew - Red & White (Zebrina pendula) 1
Warneckei (Draceana dermensis) 1
Wax Plant (Hoya exotica) 1
Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina) poss. 4
Zebra Plant (Alphelandra squarrosa) 1
VEGETABLES:
Name
Potato
Rhubarb
Tomato
TREES:
Name
Apple
Black Locust
Cherry
Elderberry
Oak
Peach
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Toxic Part
All green parts
Leaf blade
Green parts
Toxic Part
Seeds
Bark, sprouts, foliage, seeds
Leaves, twigs, seeds
All parts, especially roots
Foliage, acorns
Leaves, twigs, seeds
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MUSHROOMS:
There are many types of mushrooms, some toxic and some non-toxic.
All should be treated as toxic until proven otherwise.
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WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF SUSPECTED PLANT POISONING
1. Remove any remaining parts of the plant from the victim's mouth.
2. Rinse the mouth. Wash any skin exposed to the plant.
3. Check for symptoms of ingestion; abnormal behavior, changes in skin appearance,
or irritation of the mouth or tongue.
4. If the person is conscious and can swallow, give them one glass of milk or water.
5. Call the UCIMC Regional Poison Center at (714) 634-5988 or (800) 544-4404.
• If vomiting is recommended, use syrup of ipecac.
• If taking the person to an emergency room is recommended, bring the plant or part of the
plant with you.
6. NOTE: Be aware of plants that may have been treated with pesticides or fertilizers.
Always call the Poison Center when you suspect plants treated with these products have
been ingested.
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