Mildly & Moderately

Toxic Plants

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This list contains garden plants that are mildly and moderately toxic. Some of these plants can cause skin rash or irritation, which may be very serious and painful. Others can cause minor symptoms, such as vomiting or diarrhea.  Always call the Illinois Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222 if you suspect an ingestion, skin, eye or other exposure from a plant on this list.

Adam-and-Eve

Clematis

Ornamental Pepper

Agave

Cyclamen

Potato (green parts)

Alstromeria

Daffodil

Pyracantha

Amaryllis

Daisy

Ranunculus

Azalea

Delphinium

Rhododendron

Baneberry

Dianthus

Rhubarb (leaves)

Bird of Paradise

Eggplant (leaves/stem)

Rose

Bleeding Heart

False Bittersweet

Snowdrop

Boston Ivy

Hyacinth

Sweet Pea

Box Wood

Iris

Tomato (leaves/stem)

Buttercup

Japanese Lantern

Tulip

Calla Lily

Maguey

Vasevine

Chinese Lantern Plant

Narcissus

Wisteria

Chrysanthemums

 

 

If you have a plant that is not included on this list, contact the Illinois Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222 to find out if the plant is toxic. Remember: all plants can be a choking hazard.

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