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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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Calamaria amaranthoides

ISOETACEAE

 

 

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Calycanthus occidentalis

CALYCANTHACEAE

 

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Catharanthus roseus

APOCYNACEAE

Madagascar Periwinkle,Cayenne Jasmine, Pink Periwinkle

This is a medicinal but toxic plant.

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Clematis microphylla

RANUNCULACEAE

Small Leaf Clematis

These plants are poisonous both internally and externally.

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Clivia miniata

AMARYLLIDACEAE

Clivia

Bulbs (particularly the epidermis) and fruit of some species are reported toxic to stock and humans if eaten. Also has allergenic and irritant properties.

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Codiaeum sp.

EUPHORBIACEAE

 

 

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Codiaeum sp.

EUPHORBIACEAE

 

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Codiaeum variegatum

EUPHORBIACEAE

 

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Conium maculatum

APIACEAE

Hemlock, Poison Hemlock, Poison Parsley, Mother Die, Herb Bennet, Carrot Weed Carrot Fern

This plant is dangerously poisonous. All parts are poisonous.

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Coprinus atrimentarius

COPRINACEAE

 

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Cyclamen persicum

PRIMULACEAE

Cyclamen

The corm is poisonous, causing nausea and vomiting.

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Cytisus scoparius

FABACEAE

Scotch Broom, English Broom, Common Broom

All parts of this plant are poisonous, particularly the seeds and foliage..

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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.