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of some plants known to be poisonous in S.E. Australia

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Plant Name

Notes*

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Daphne odora

THYMELAEACEAE

Sweet Daphne

Very poisonous for people, domestic animals, pigs and horses. The most toxic parts of the plant are the bark and berries (ingesting just a few berries can cause death in children). Although not visually spectacular, its exquisite perfume is appreciated by gardeners.

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Datura stramonium

SOLANACEAE

Angels' trumpets, Thornapple, Jimson Weed, False Castor Oil

This plant is dangerously toxic.

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Dendrocnide excelsa

URTICACEAE

Giant Stinging Tree, Fibrewood, Gympie

The plant is capable of inflicting a painful sting when touched, which may last for several days and is exaccerbated by touching, rubbing and cold. Dead and dried leaves may still contain toxins.

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Dendrocnide photinophylla

URTICACEAE

Shining-leaved Stinging Tree, Mulberry-leaved Stinging Tree, Fibrewood

The plant is capable of inflicting a painful sting when touched.

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Dieffenbachia picta

ARACEAE

Dumbcane

It is a popular indoor plant. Its admirers are probably unaware of its potential danger to children and animals. The sap from the stem, if applied to the tongue will cause immediate and painful inflammation of the tongue and throat and consequent inability to talk. It is sometimes also called the Mother-In-Law plant.

 

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Dieffenbachia picta

ARACEAE

Dumbcane

It is a popular indoor plant. Its admirers are probably unaware of its potential danger to children and animals. The sap from the stem, if applied to the tongue will cause immediate and painful inflammatiion of the tongue and throat and consequently inability to talk. It is sometimes also called the Mother-In-Law plant.

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Duboisia myoporoides

SOLANACEAE

 

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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.