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Safe plants: no known
records of toxicity. Even if the -otherwise healthy- cat vomits, don't worry!
Acer
spp
Abies see Pseudotsuga
Aegopodium podagaria
Aeschynanthus lobbianus
Ajuga Reptans
Albizzia
Althaea rosea
Astroelmeria
Anemone
Antirrhinum
Aprenia cordifolia see Lampranthus
Aralia see Fatsia japonica
Arbutus unedo
Arctostaphylos
Asparagus plumosus
(sprengeri is TOXIC)
Asperula odorata
Aspidistra
Asplenium nidus
Aster
Astilbe
Aucuba japonica
variegata
Begonia semperflorens
Beloperone guttata
Bergenia cordifolia
Buddleia davidii
Cactacee
Calathea zebrina
Calendula officinalis
Callistemon
Callistephus chinensis
Camellia japonica
Campanula glomerata
Canna generalis
Catalpa speciosa
Celosia argentea
(cristata can be TOXIC)
Centaurea cyanus
Ceratonia siliqua
Cercis canadensis
Ceropegia woodii
Chaenomeles speciosa
Clarkia amoena
Chlorophytum comosum
Coleus
Coreopsis
Cordyline terminalis
Cosmos
Crassula argentea |
Crataegus
Cryptanthus zonatus
Cyclamen [leaves &
flowers]
Cydonia Dahlia
Dizygotheca elegantissima
Draceana fragrans/marginata
Duchesnea indica
Echeveria
Echinacea angustifolia
Episcia cupreata
Escallonia
Exacum affine
Fatsia japonica
Fittonia vershaffeltii
Forsythia
Freesia alba
Fuchsia
Gardenia jasminoides
Gerbera jamesonii
Gleditsia triacanthos
Gloxinia
Godetia
Gratopetalum
paraguayense
Grevillea
Gynura aurantiaca
Gypsophyla paniculata
Helichrysum bracteatum
Helxine soleirolii
Heuchera sanguinea
Hibiscus syriacus
Houttunia cordata
Hoya carnosa
Hyacinth
Hypoestes Phylostachya
Impatiens
Kalanchoe pinnata
(daigremontiana is TOXIC)
Kniphofia
Lavandula officinalis
Lagerstroemia indica
Lampranthus
Leea coccinea |
Liatris
odoratissma
Linonium species
Liquidambur
Lynchnis coronaria
Lysimachia nummularia
Lunaris annua Magnolia stellata
Mahonia aquifolium
Malus [pits are TOXIC]
Maranta leuconeura
Mesembryanthemum see Lampranthus
Mimosa pudica
Monarda didyma
Morus
Muscari
Myosotis
Nasturtium
Neoregelia
Nepeta cataria
(cause behavioural effects, but NOT
toxic)
Nephrolepsis exaltata
Nierembergia
Ocimum basilicum
Oenothera caespitosa
Oncidium
Palm
Pachysandra terminalis
Peperomia caperata
Petunia
Philadelphus
Phlox
Photinia glabra/fraseri
Phyllostachys aurea
Picea pungens
Pilea cadierei/microphylla
Pistacia chinensis
Pittosporum tobira
Platanus occidentalis
Platycodon grandiflora
Plectranthus australis
Portulaca
grandiflora/oleracea
Potentilla
Protea
Pseudotsuga taxifolia
Pulmonaria officinalis |
Radermachera
pentandra
Rechsteineria cardinalis
Raphiolepsis indica
Romneya coulteri
Rosa Salix
Saintpaulia
Salvia
Santolina
Schlumergera bridgesii see
Zygocatus truncatus
Sedum morganianum
Sempervivum tectorum
Sinningia speciosa
Sorbus aucuparia
Sparaxis
Sphagnum
Spirea
Stapelia
Syringa vulgaris
Taraxacum officinale
Thymus serpyllum
Tolmiea menziesii
Townsandia sericea
Trachelospermum jasminoides
Tropaeolum majus
Tsuga species
Veronica
Viburnum
Watsonia
Weigelia
Xylosma
Yucca
Zinnia
Zebrina pendula
Zygocatus truncatus
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Colours Code:
SLIGHTLY
TOXIC PLANTS: in these plants there are irritant substances, but many cats
show no symptoms of poisoning. POISONOUS PLANTS: may induce drooling, vomit,
diarrhea, cramps. Juice may produce painful mouth swelling, rash or dermatitis. DEADLY PLANTS: if ingested, cause serious effects
to major body organs (liver, heart or kidney). Most of them can be fatal. |
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Abrus precatorius Broken seeds {proteine lectine=abrin, abric acid
glycoside} (ribosome inactivating action, after delay of hours or days nausea, vomiting,
severe abdominal pain and diarrhea. Later ulcerative lesions of mouth and esophagus; can
be fatal)
Acacia
berlandieri {?}
Achillea
millefolium Leaves, flowers (rash or irritation, dermatitis) NOTE: very low toxicity
Aconitum
napellus All parts {alkaloids=aconitine, benzaconine, picraconitine & aconine}
(Burning of lips and mouth, numbness of throat; intense vomiting and diarrhea, muscular
weakness and spasms, weak pulse, paralysis of the respiratory system, convulsions, may be
fatal)
Actaea
All parts, especially berries and roots {glycoside or essential oil, protoanemonin}
(burning of mouth and throat, salivation, severe stomach cramps, diarrhea)
Aesculus
glabra/hippocastanum Flowers, leaves, mature fruit, honey {saponic glycoside=aesculin,
alkaloids} (gastrointestinal: excessive salivation, gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting,
abdominal pain, diarrhea. Neurologic: staggering, trembling, breathing difficulty, dilated
pupils, collapse and paralysis, possible coma)
Agapanthus
orientalis Sap {?} (eye irritation, ulceration of mouth if ingested)
Agave
Sap (severe skin irritation, dermatitis)
Aglaonema
modestum Roots, leaves, stems {calcium oxalate, histamine proteolytic enzymes} (Mouth
and throat irritation, salivating, possibly stomach irritation)
Allium
{N-propyl disulfide which primarily affects erythrocytes} (Urine discoloration from red
wine to almost black. Muscle weakness, rapid breathing, and a rapid heart rate if
hemolysis is sufficiently severe. Possible jaundice, onion odor to the breath, loss of
weight and appetite) NOTE: the principle effects are related to hemolysis, rupture of red
blood cells.
Aloe vera
Sap {glycoside=anthraquinone} (Abdominal cramping, diarrhea, skin irritation) NOTE: low
toxic
Amanita
muscaria Mushroom {muscarine} (hallucinations, drowsiness, vomiting, nausea, stomach
pains, diarrhea, muscle spasms, hypotension, liver failure, death) NOTE: lethal
Amaranthus
retroflexus Leaves, stems, roots {nephrotoxin, oxalates, nitrates} (Breathing
problems, trembling, weakness, abortions, coma, death)
Amaryllis
Bulbs, rootstocks {alkaloids=lycorine} (Nausea, vomiting, salivation, possibly
diarrhea)
Ampelopsis
quinquefolia Berries {?} (possible nausea) NOTE: very low toxic
Anagallis
arvensis Leaves. stems, flowers {triterpenoid saponin in the above- ground plant
parts, a glycoside (cyclamine) in the roots, and an acrid volatile oil. The plant hairs
contain primin} (?)
Anthurium
All parts {calcium oxalate, histamine proteolytic enzymes} (Mouth and throat irritation,
salivating, possibly stomach irritation)
Araucaria
heterophylla (rash or irritation)
Arisaema
triphyllum Bulbs, stems, possibly leaves {calcium oxalate, histamine proteolytic
enzymes} (Oral and gastric irritation, mouth and throat swelling)
Asclepias
syriaca Milky sap, stems {resinoid, cardiac glycoside?} (vomiting, spasms)
Asparagus
myriocladus/sprengeri Berries, sap (gastrointestinal problems, skin irritation,
swelling)
Atropa
belladonna All parts, especially berries {alkaloids=tropane, atropine, hyoscyamine}
(Fever, rapid pulse, dilatation of pupils, hallucinations, convulsions) NOTE: highly
toxic, can be fatal.
Azalea see Rhododendron
Astragalus lentiginosus see
Oxytropis |
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Brassaia actinophylla Leaves, sap {oxalates} (irritation of the
mouth, lips & tongue)
Buxus
sempervirens Leaves {steroidal alkaloids} (Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness,
convulsions, respiratory failure)
Brugmansia see Datura |
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Caltha palustris Seeds {glucosinolates and erucic acid} (immediate
nausea)
Caladium
Bulbs, leaves, stems {calcium oxalate, histamine proteolytic enzymes} (Mouth and throat
irritation, salivating, also nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur)
Campsis
radicans Leaves, flowers (rash or irritation)
Cannabis
sativa Leaves, stems, flowers, seeds, {tetrahydrocannabinol resin, alkaloids,
glycosides} (Behavioral changes, trembling, incoordination, gastrointestinal signs)
Celastrus
scandens All parts {peptide, glycosides, alkaloids} (Vomiting, diarrhea)
Cestrum
Unripe berries {glycoalkaloids=solanine-type, alkaloids=atropine-like} (nausea, vomiting,
bloody diarrhea, muscular spasms, fever, salivation, sweating, paralysis and possible
coma)
Chrysanthemum
Leaves, flowes {sesquiterpene lactone=alantolactone, irritant oil} (rush, might produce
dermatitis)
Cicuta
maculata All parts, especially roots {cicutoxin, resinoid,
volatile alkaloids=cicutine} (salivation, breathing difficulties, muscular spasms, dilated
pupils, collapse, violent convulsions -seizures-, coma, probably death) NOTE: death
can occurs 15 minutes after.
Cinnamomum
camphora {camphor} NOTE: camphor oil is very acrid and in large doses very poisonous
Clematis
All parts {anemonin, clematine} (severe pain in the mouth and ulcers, skin redness and
burning sensation) NOTE: leaves and flowers have an acrid burning taste.
Clivia
miniata All parts {alkaloids} (Salivation, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea) NOTE:
paralysis if large amounts ingested
Codieum
variegatum All parts {diterpene esters} (Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)
Colchicum
autumnale All parts {alkaloid=colchinine, colchicine} (cramping, vomiting, diarrhea,
increased blood pressure, respiratory failure) NOTE: Highly toxic
Coleus
Leaves {Diterpene coleonol, coleon O} (dermatitis) NOTE: very low toxicity
Colocasia
esulenta Roots, leaves, stems {calcium oxalate, histamine proteolytic enzymes}
(immediate nausea, mouth and throat irritation, salivating, possibly stomach irritation)
Columnea
Conium
maculatum All parts, especially young leaves and seeds {piperidine niconinic
alkaloids=coniceine, coniine, N-methyl coniine, conhydrine, and pseudoconhydrine,
glucosinolates, erucic acid} (nervousness, trembling, incoordination, depression, coma,
possible death) NOTE: no convulsions
Convallaria
majalis All parts, especially bulbs, rootstocks {cardiac
glycosides=convallatoxin, convalloside, saponins} (pupil dilation, irregular heartbeat,
convulsions, can be fatal)
Coriaria thymifolia Black berries {sesquiterpene, coriamyrtine, coriatine, tutine} (nervousness, hallucinocenic effects, convulsions) NOTE: all
species are highly toxic
Cycas
revoluta All parts {glycosides, aminoacid BMAA} (Vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness,
seizures)
Cyclamen
persicum Rhizomes {triterpenoid saponin=cyclamin} (nausea, vomiting diarrea) NOTE:
leaves and flowers are safe.
Consolida see Ranunculus |
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Dahlia Leaves, tubers {toxic polyacetylene compounds}
(dermatitis) NOTE: very low toxic
Daphne
mezereum Fruits, leaves {diterpenoid=mezerein} (Swelling of lips
and tongue, thirst, difficulty of swallowing, nausea, vomiting, internal bleeding with
bloody diarrhea, weakness, and coma. Can be fatal)
Datura
stramonium/candida All parts, especially seeds and leaves
{tropane alkaloids=atropine, scopolamine, hyoscyamine} (Dilatated pupils, agitation,
trembling, delirium, convulsions, coma) NOTE: hallucinogenic properties (D. stramonium).
Convulsions or coma often precede death.
Delphinium All parts, especially seeds and young leaves {diterpene
alkaloid=methyllycaconitine, delphinine, ajacine} (curare-like effects: nervousness,
incoordination, staggering, salivating, bloating, abnormal heart beat, breathing
difficulty, paralysis, convulsions) NOTE: higly toxic, may be fatal
Dianthus
Leaves {triterpenoid saponins} (Skin irritation)
Dicentra
cucullaria Tubers, leaves {morphine-like derivates, isoquinoline
alkaloids =apomorphine, protoberberine, protopine} (salivating, breathing difficulty,
abdominal pain, collapse, convulsions, neurologic signs)
Dictictis
buccinatoria (rash or irritation)
Dieffenbachia
Leaves, stems {calcium oxalate, oxalic acid, histamine proteolytic enzymes}(severe pain
and burning in the lips, mouth, and throat, salivation) NOTE: difficulty breathing -
very dangerous!
Digitalis
purpurea All parts {cardiac glycosides=digitoxin, digitalin,gigitonin, volatile oils}
(abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, irregular heart beat, delirium or
halucinations. Can be fatal)
Dracaena |
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Eucaliptus Leaves, bark {eucalyptus oil,
cyanogenic glycoside} (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, possible coma) NOTE: eucalyptus oil is
extremely toxic if eaten
Euonymus
japonicus Especially seeds, also leaves & bark {cardiac glycosides=evomonoside,
digitoxigenin, evonine, in the seeds also alkaloids} (Vomiting, diarrhea, weakness,
chills, coma, and convulsions)
Eupatorium
rugosum Leaves and stems, possibly flowers {fat-soluble alcohol=tremetol} (Trembling,
sweating, depression, stiff gait, heart failure, jaundice, toxic milk, possible death)
Euphorbia
marginata/milii/lactea Milky latex {phorbol esters, diterpene esters} (rush,
dermal and severe ocular irritation. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea when ingested) NOTE:
cytoskeletal damage and tumor promotion (E. milii). Death is very rare.
Epipremnum aureum see Scindapsus
Euphorbia pulcherrima see
Poinsettia |
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| Ficus Milky sap {Furocoumarins, psoralens, ficin} (rash or
irritation, itching of eyes) |
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Galanthus nivalis Bulbs {alkaloids=phenanthridine} (nausea,
vomiting, and diarrhea) NOTE: low toxic
Gelsemium
sempervirens All parts {alkaloids=gelseminine and gelsemine, gelsemic acid in the
rhizome} (Sweating, nausea, muscular weakness, dilated pupils, lowered temperature,
convulsions, respiratory failure) NOTE: powerful spinal depressant, may be fatal
Glechoma
hederacea Leaves, stems {irritant oil} (?) NOTE: causes cyanosis in horses
Gloriosa
superba All parts, especially tubers {alkaloids=colchicine and others, resins}
(numbness of lips, tongue, and throat, fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, difficult
breathing, convulsions) NOTE: highly toxic, can be fatalif eaten
Gypsophyla
paniculata All parts {saponin?} (nose irritation, allergic asthma, possible
dermatitis) NOTE: low toxicity |
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Halogeton glomeratus
Hedera
helix Leaves, berries {triterpenoid saponins, polyacetylene compounds, saponic
glycoside=aglycone hederagenin} (immediate nausea, oral irritation, stomach irritation,
diarrhea, breathing problems)
Helleborus
niger All parts {protoanemonin} (burning of mouth and throat, salivation, vomiting,
abdominal cramping, diarrhea, nervous symptoms, depression)
Heteromeles
arbutifolia
Hyacinthus
orientalis Bulbs, rootstocks {alkaloids=lycorine} (colic, vomiting, diarrhea) NOTE:
poisoning is very rare.
Hydrangea
Bark, leaves, flower buds {cyanogenic glycoside=hydrangin} (gastroenteritis, vomiting,
bloody diarrhea) NOTE: poisoning don't generally involve signs of typical cyanide.
Hyoscyamus
niger All parts {tropane alkaloids} (Salivation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rapid
pulse, convulsions, coma) NOTE: highly toxic, can be fata
Hypericum
perforatum/calicinum Leaves, flowers {primary photosensitizing chemical=hypericin}
(rash or irritation) NOTE: hypericin is a fluorescent pigment, derivative of
naphthodianthrone, wich is contained in small black dots that are just visible to the
naked eye on leaves and petals.
Hippeastrum see Amaryllis |
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Ilex aquifolium Berries {illicin, possibly saponic glycosides,
triterpenoids} (vomiting, abdominal pain, salivation, diarrhea)
Ipomoea
Seeds {indole alkaloids, LSD and others} (Hallucinations, dilated pupils, nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, numbness of extremities, and muscle tightness) NOTE:
toxicity is low
Iris
Plant juices, Rhizomes (thickened roots) and rootstocks {glycoside=iridin or irisine}
(Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, elevated temperature following ingestion) |
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Jasminum Berries
Juglans
nigra Bark, mature fruit, wood {naphthoquinone=juglone} (rash or irritation)
Juniperus
communis Fleshy cones {volatile oils, thujone} (diarrhea) |
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Kalanchoe daigremontiana Leaves, include
plantlets{cardiac glycoside=bufadienalide, daigremontianin} (breathing,
labored
convulsions, paralysis)
Kalmia
latifolia {resinoid=andromedotoxin, glycosides=arbutin, grayanotoxins}
(Salivation, watering of eyes and nose, slow pulse, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain,
paralysis) NOTE: highly toxic, may be fatal
Koelreuteria
(vomiting, abdominal pain, and in some cases diarrhea) |
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Laburnum All parts {alkaloid=cytisine}
(Nervousness, stomach and intestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea;
irregular pulse, convulsions, coma; may be fatal) NOTE: highly toxic, have a very
poisonous action
Lantana
camara Unripe green berries {triterpenes=lantadene A & B, pentacyclic triterpene
acids=dihydrolantadene A, and icterogenin} (Vomiting, diarrhea, dilated pupils)
Lathyrus
Seeds {Amine, phenol, and glycoside} ("Lathyrism": paralysis, slow and weak
pulse, shallow breathing, convulsions)
Ligustrum
Berries {glycosides=ligustrin, syringin} (Abdominal pain, nausea, delayed vomiting,
diarrhea)
Lilium
longiflorum Especially leaves (vomiting, depression, lack of
appetite, kidney damage. Death within 5 days) NOTE: If emergency treatment is begun within
6 hours of consumption, the chance are good that the cat will recover
Linum
usitatissimum All parts {cyanogenic glycoside=linomarin} (ingestion causes difficulty
of breathing, paralysis, and convulsions)
Lobelia
inflata/cardinalis Leaves, stems {alkaloids=lobelamine, lobeline, volatile oil}
(Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, salivation, exhaustion and weakness, dilation of pupils,
convulsions, coma)
Lonicera
japonica Berries, vines {Vine with saponic and cyanogenic glycosides; fruits with
carotenoids} (possible nerve involvement, vomiting, diarrhea, pupil dilation, cold sweat,
rapid heartbeat, respiratory failure, convulsions, and coma)
Lophophora
williamsii (hallucinogens)
Lupinus All parts, especially pods with seeds {alkaloid=anagyrine}
(Breathing problems, behavioral changes, trembling, birth defects, coma, possible death)
Lycium
barbarum Leaves {Atropine, hyoscyamine, scopolamine} (abdominal pain, dilated pupils,
vomiting, diarrhea, circulatory and respiratory depression)
Lycopersicon
lycopersicum Tomato vines, green tomatoes {Steraoidal glycoalkaloides=solanine}
(gastroentestinal tract irritation)
Lysichitum americanum see Symplocarpus |
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Malus Seeds {Cyanogenic glycoside, amygdalin} (Difficult breathing,
trembling, spasms, coma of short duration) NOTE: fruits are edible, but discard the
seeds
Medicago
sativa Leaves, stems {phytoestrogens=coumestrol & coumestan, saponins, medicagenic
acid}
Melia
azedarach Fruits and tea from leaves {neurotoxins=tetranortriterpene, saponin}
(Stomach irritation, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, paralysis, irregular breathing,
convulsions)
Menispermum
canadense Mature fruit {alkaloids=acutamine, dauricine} (Convulsions) NOTE: highly
toxic, may be fatal
Momordica
charantia Outer fruit coat, seeds {resin, saponic glycoside, alkaloids} (salivation,
vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea) Monstera deliciosa Leaves {calcium oxalate, histamine
proteolytic enzymes} (Mouth and throat irritation, salivating, nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhea may also occur)
Myrabilis
jalapa Bulbs, seeds {?} (Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)
Myristica
fragrans (hallucinogenic effects) |
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Narcissus pseudo-narcissus Bulbs {phenanthridine alkaloids=lycorine, calcium oxalate crystals)
(nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, salivation, trembling, convulsions) NOTE: may be fatal
Nerium
oleander All parts {cardiac glycoside=oleandrin, nerioside} (immediate nausea,
gastrointestinal irritation, cardiac abnormalities, probably death) NOTE: may be fatal
Nicotiana
tabacum Leaves {nicotine alkaloid} (vomiting, diarrea, gastrointestinal irritation,
trembling, staggering, weakness, breathing problems, heart problems, collapse) |
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Ornithogalum umbellatum All parts,
especially bulbs {cardiac glycosides=convallatoxin & convalloside, calcium oxalate
crystals} (rash or irritation, nausea, salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, shortness of
breath)
Oxytropis
sericea Leaves, mature fruit, seeds, stems, flowers {alkaloid=swainsonine,
slaframine, hallucinogens} (cellular damage, central nervous system damage, possible
heart failure) |
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Paeonia officinalis (rash or irritation)
Papaver
naudicaule Dried milky sap from all parts, but mainly fruits {alkaloid, morphine}
(Stupor, coma, shallow and slow breathing, respiratory and circulatory depression) NOTE:
highly toxic
Parthenocissus
quinquefolia/tricuspidata Laeves, mature fruit {oxalates, oxalic acid} (tongue pain,
sore lips, mouth swollen and throat irritation, salivating, Nausea, abdominal pain, bloody
vomiting and diarrhea) NOTE: hoghly toxic, may be fatal
Pelargonium
Leaves {essential oils} (dermatitis) NOTE: very low toxicity
Persea
americana Leaves, pits, twigs {?} (ingesting leaves, branches, or seeds has caused
lung congestion and udder inflammation)
Philodendron
Roots, leaves, stems {calcium oxalate, histamine proteolytic enzymes} (Mouth and throat
irritation, salivating, possibly stomach irritation)
Phoradendron
flavescens Berries {amine} (Stomach and intestinal irritation with diarrhea, lowered
blood pressure, and slow pulse, irregular heartbeat-can be fatal)
Pistia
stratiotes All parts {oxalates} (irritation of the mouth, lips & tongue)
Podophyllum
peltatum Unripe fruit, leaves {podophyllin} (dermatitis, cathartis, salivation,
vomiting, diarrhea, excitement, fever, coma) NOTE: highly toxic, may be fatal
Poinsettia
pulcherrima Leaves and stems {irritant latex} (salivation, rash, and stomach
upset. Skin, mouth, eye irritation) NOTE: very low toxicity
Polyscias
All parts {saponic glycosides} (Irritation of the mouth, dilated pupils, stomach pain,
nausea, vomiting)
Primula
sinensis/obconica {allergenic quinone=primin} (rash or irritation)
Pteridium
aquilinum All parts, spores {carcinogenic proteinaceous enzyme=thiaminase, causing a
reduction in vitamin B1, ptaquiloside, prunasin, aquilide A} (weakness, fever,
convulsions).
Pyracantha
(rash or irritation)
Physalis
longifolia Unripe berries, leaves {alkaloids=solanine, solanidine} (vomiting,
diarrhea, circulatory and respiratory depression) NOTE: may be fatal
Phytolacca
dodecandra/americana All parts, especially roots and seeds [saponin
toxins=phytolaccigenin, lemmatoxins] (Salivation, abdominal pain, colic, diarrhea which
may be bloody)
Prunus
All parts, especially pits, sprouts, damaged leaves {cyanogenic glycoside, hydrocyanic
acid, amygdalin, cyanide} (Gasping, weakness, excitement, pupil dilatation, spasms,
convulsions, respiratory failure, collapse, coma) NOTE: fruits are edible. P.
laurocerasus contains {prulaurasin or laurocerasin} can cause cyanogrenic poisoning. |
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Ranunculus Fresh leaves and stems {irritant
oil, protoanemonin, glycoside=ranunculin} (oral irritation, salivation, abdominal pain,
diarrhea which may be bloody)
Rhamnus
Berries {glycosides} (Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea) NOTE: low toxic
Rheum
rhaponticum Especially the leaves {oxalic acid, soluble oxalates, citric acid,
glycoside=anthraquinones} (Staggering, trembling, breathing difficulties, weakness,
diarrhea, increased drinking and urinating, systemic kidney problems, convulsions)
Rhododendron
All parts, especially leaves {andromedotoxin, grayanotoxins glycosides} (gastrointestinal
irritation with some hemorrhage, secondary aspiration pneumonia, and sometimes renal
tubular damage and mild liver degeneration. Salivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, abnormal
heart rate and rhythm, convulsions, coma) NOTE: can be fatal
Ricinus
communis Cheewed seeds {phytotoxalbumin=ricin,
alkaloid=ricinine, irritant oil} (immediate or delayed nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain,
bloody diarrhea, depression, trembling, sweating, convulsions, coma; may be fatal) NOTE:
Ricin is water soluble and is not present in castor oil. Commercial castor oil-based
products are SAFE.
Robinia
pseudoacacia especially wilted leaves, young shoots,
pods, seeds, inner bark {phytotoxin=robin, glycoside=robitin, alkaloid=robinine}
(depression, poor appetite, weakness, paralysis, abdominal pain, diarrhea -which may be
bloody- and abnormalities in the heart rate and/or rhythm) NOTE: death is possible
Rudbeckia
laciniata Flowers, leaves, stems {?} (incoordination?) NOTE: very distasteful to
eaten, poisoning is very rare
Rumex
acetosa Leaves, stems {oxalates} (diarrhea?) NOTE: nitrates may accumulate to toxic
levels
Rhus toxicodendron see
Toxicodendron |
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Sambucus nigra/canadensis Leaves, twigs (stems), roots, unripe
fruits {cyanogenic glycoside, alkaloids}
(can cause cyanide poisoning,
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, coma) NOTE: Cooked berries and juice are edible
Sanguinaria
canadensis Rhizome {isoquinoline alkaloids, sanguinarine, chelerythrine, opium
alkaloids=protopine and b. homochelidonine} (Nausea, vomiting, faintness, dizziness,
dilated pupils, fainting, diarrhea, heart failure) NOTE: highly toxic, can be fatal
Sansevieria
trifasciata All parts, especially flowers {possibly saponins, organic acids}
(excessive salivation; skin irritation) NOTE: very low toxic
Sapindus
drummondii Fruit {saponic glycoside} (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)
Scindapsus
aureus Roots, leaves, stems {calcium oxalate, histamine proteolytic enzymes} (Burning
and swelling of lips, mouth, tongue, and throat, also diarrhea)
Senecio
All parts, especially seeds {alkaloids} ("Poor doer", weight loss,
unthriftiness, poor hair coat, anorexia, behavioral changes, sunscald, liver failure,
jaundice, can be fatal) NOTE: The toxin is cumulative, and
continues to damage the liver until enough of the liver is affected to cause clinical
signs
Sequoia
sempervirens (rash or irritation)
Solanum
tuberosum vines, green spots, and tubers {steroidal glycoalkaloids=solanine,
chaconine} (abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation) NOTE: Don't expose potatoes
to sunlight. Glycoalkaloids are NOT destroyed by cooking
Solanum
All parts, expecially the berries {steroidal glycoalkaloids=solanine, atropine} (abdominal
pain, vomiting, diarrhea, incoordination, weakness, depression, apparent hallucinations,
convulsions, may be fatal). NOTE: S. Nigrum possesses more narcotic properties then
S. dulcamara.
Sophora
secundiflora
Sorghum
halepense/sudanese Leaves & stems, especially young plants {cyanide, nitrates}
(Breathing problems, staggering, severe anxiety, convulsions, coma, can be fatal)
Spathiphyllum
{oxalates} (irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue)
Spinacia
oleracea
Stephanotis
(rash or irritation)
Strelitzia
reginae
Strychnos
nux-vomica especially seeds {stycnine, brucine} (convulsions) NOTE:
can be fatal
Symplocarpus
foetidus Roots, leaves, stems {calcium oxalate, histamine proteolytic enzymes} (Mouth
and throat irritation, salivating, intense pain, vomiting, diarrea)
Syngonium
podophyllum All parts {calcium oxalate, histamine proteolytic enzymes} (tongue pain,
sore lips, mouth swollen and throat irritation, salivating, possibly stomach irritation)
Schefflera actinophylla see
Brassaia
Sarcobatus vermiculatus see
Amaranthus |
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Taxus Leaves, twigs, barks, seeds, especially the berries
{alkaloid=taxine} (Sudden death -cardiac and/or respiratory collapse- Occasionally:
breathing problems, trembling, weakness, heart problems, gastroenteritis) NOTE: very
poisonous
Tetradymia
Toxicodendron
radicans All parts {urushiol, toxicodendrol, toxicodendrin} (Severe skin redness,
itching, swelling) NOTE: very toxic if ingested.
Tradescantia
albiflora/purpurea Leaves {oxalates?} (rash or irritation, dermatitis)
Triglochin
maritima Flowers, leaves {cyanogenic glycosides=triglochinin, taxiphillin}
(nervousness, trembling, convulsions, vomiting, possible death by asphyxiation if
large amount is eaten) NOTE: higly toxic, may be fatal
Trifolium
All parts, especially leaves {possible nitrates, isoflavone estrogens, moderate cyanogenic
potential} (photosensitization, possible liver damage) NOTE: when attacked by fungus, may
contains muscarinic toxins & slaframine.
Tulipa
Bulbs, stem, flowers {phytoalexin=tulipalin, allergins; glycoprotein} (rash or irritation,
stomach pain, salivation, sweating, nausea, vomiting) NOTE: low toxicity |
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| Urtica dioica stinging hairs on stems & leaves (Intense
burning and itching sensation, dermatitis) |
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Vicia faba Seeds {cyanogenic glycosides} (dizziness,
diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain)
Vinca major
{hallucinogens} |
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| Wisteria Seeds {glycoside=wistarine, poisonous lectin, toxic
resins} (salivation, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea) |
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| Xanthium strumarium Especially seeds and cotyledons of
seedlings {glycoside=carboxyatractyloside, sesquiterpene, lactones} (Gastrointestinal
irritation, weakness, breathing difficulty, behavioral changes, cardiac abnormalities,
potentially lethal hypoglycemia may occur) NOTE: The toxin readily disappears after
germination |
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Zantedeschia aethiopica All parts {calcium
oxalates} (Severe burning sensation and swelling of lips, tongue, and throat; stomach pain
and diarrhea possible) NOTE: highly toxic
Zigadenus
venenosus All parts, especially flowers & bulbs {steroidal alkaloids=zygacine} (?)
NOTE: is considered to be the most toxic members of the genus Zigadenus. Can be
fatal |
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