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************************************************************* Aconitum, Monkshood Entire plants, especially roots and seeds Arisaema triphyllum, Jack-in-the-Pulpit Roots Asparagus officinalis, Asparagus Berries ************************************************************* Buxus sempervirens, Boxwood Entire plant ************************************************************* Caladium Entire plant Convallaria majalis, Lily-of-the-Valley Entire plant ************************************************************* Datura species, Jimson Weed, Angel's Trumpet All parts fatal, especially seed Delphinium ajacis, Larkspur Entire plant, especially the seeds Dieffenbachia species, Dumb cane Entire plant Digitalis purpurea, Foxglove Leaves ************************************************************* Euphorbia pulcherrima, Poinsettia Milky sap, fresh leaves or stems (no documented deaths) Euphorbia milii, Crown of Thorns Milky sap and entire plant Euphorbia tirucalli, milk-bush Milky sap and entire plant Euphorbia marginata, Snow-on-the-Mountain Leaves, stems, milky sap ************************************************************* Gelsemium sempervirens, Carolina Jessamine Roots, leaves, flowers Gloriosa Lily All parts of the plant, especially tubers ************************************************************ Hedera helix, English Ivy Berries Helleborus niger, Christmas Rose All parts poisonous, especially the leaves Hippeastrum, Amaryllis Bulbs Hydrangea macrophylla Entire plant, especially leaves and buds Hyacinth Bulbs ************************************************************* Ilex aguifolium, opaca, vomitoria Leaves and berries Iris species Leaves and especially the rhizome Ipomoea species, Morning Glory Seeds ************************************************************* Kalmia latifolia, Mountain Laurel Young leaves and shoots ************************************************************* Lathyrus, Sweet Pea Entire plant, especially the seeds Lantana All parts, especially the green berries Ligustrum species, Privet Fruit Lupinnus, Lupine Entire plant, especially the seeds Lobelia species Entire plant Lycopersicon, Tomato Leaves, vines, sprouts ************************************************************* Mirabilis jalapa, Four O'Clock Roots and seeds ************************************************************* Narcissus, Daffodil Bulbs Nerium oleander, Oleander Foliage ************************************************************* Ornithogalum species Bulbs, leaves, flowers ************************************************************* Philodendron species Entire plant Phytolacca americana, Pokeweed Root Prunus serotina, Wild Black Cherry, Rum Cherry Withered leaves quite poisonous, also fresh bark, leaves, seeds ************************************************************* Rhododendron, Azalea and Rhododendron Entire plant Rheum rhabarbarum, Rhubarb Leaves Ricinus communis, Castor Oil Bean All parts fatal, especially the seeds ************************************************************* Solanum dulcamara, Deadly Night Shade Berries Solanum nigrum, Black Nightshade Leaves, berries especially when green Solanum pseudocapsicum, Jerusalem Cherry Entire plant, especially leaves and unripened berries Solanum tuberosum, Irish Potato Green potatoes, sprouts, and unripened berries ************************************************************* Tanacetum vulgare, Tansy Leaves, stems, flowers Taxus species, Yew Leaves, twigs, seeds ************************************************************* Wisteria species, Wisteria Pods and seeds ************************************************************* The above list may have omissions as to parts of plants that are poisonous and there are many other species and varieties, not listed, that are also poisonous to humans. Many of the Solanums are poisonous. The Ornamental and Christmas Peppers are not recommended for table consumption and normally used for colorful decorative purposes.
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