Poisonous Plants

• Identify and label the plants in your area, yard, and home.
• Wear gloves while gardening.
• Keep plants, seeds, fruits and bulbs stored out of reach of children.  A leaf can block an infant’s airway.
• Remember Christmas plants such as mistletoe and holly may be dangerous.
• Teach children to keep plants out of their mouths and not to suck on flowers or make “tea” from leaves.
• Do not eat wild plants, especially mushrooms.
• Do not make homemade medicines, shampoos, potions or teas from plants.
• Avoid smoke from burning plants.
• Never chew on jewelry made from seeds, beans, or grasses from plants.
• Recognize plants that may cause a rash, such as poison ivy, poison oak, or bull nettle.
• Do not make toys or whistles from unknown flowers or trees.

Dogs and cats frequently ingest plants. Most plants on the poisonous list will also be harmful to your pet. Some plants are not harmful to people, but are harmful to pets Call the Poison Center if you think your pet has eaten a poisonous plant.

Did you know the following plants are considered non harmful?

• African Violet
• Nandina
• Jade
• Monkey Grass
• Poinsettia