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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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Hedera canariensis

ARALIACEAE

Ivy

All parts of these plants are dangerously toxic.

Hedera canariensis

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Hedera helix

ARALIACEAE

Common Ivy, English Ivy

These plants are dangerously toxic. The leaves and the black berries are both toxic, the berries being the most toxic.

Hedera helix

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Helleborus sp.

RANUNCULACEAE

Green Hellebore, Christmas Rose, Lenten Rose

These plants are dangerously poisonous. Caution should be exercised when considering contact with any plant with 'hellebore' in its name, as this indicates poisonous properties.

Helleborus sp.

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Hippeastrum sp.

AMARYLLIDACEAE.

Hippeastrum

Bulbs and fruit of some species are reported toxic to stock and humans if eaten

Hippeastrum sp.

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HIppeastrum sp.

AMARYLLIDACEAE

Hippeastrum

 

Bulbs and fruit of some species are reported toxic to stock and humans if eaten.

Hippeastrum sp.

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Hydrangea sp.

SAXIFRAGACEAE.

Hydrangea

These plants are toxic in all their parts. They are admired by gardeners for their wonderful large globular flower heads.

Hydrangea sp.

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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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