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Mildly & Moderately Toxic Plants |
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Trees/Shrubs |
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This list contains trees and shrubs that are mildly and moderately toxic. Some of these trees/shrubs 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.
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Buckeye |
Ficus Benjamina |
Leatherwood |
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Buckthorn |
Ficus Carcia |
Mimosa |
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Chinese Elm |
Fig (skin, sap, leaves) |
Mistletoe |
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Chinese Hackberry |
Heather |
Pits (e.g., apricot, peaches) |
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Chokecherry |
Hedge Apple |
Poison Oak |
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Cottonwood |
Holly |
Poison Sumac |
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Crab Apple |
Horse Chestnut |
Privet |
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Dwarf Orange Tree |
Hydrangea |
Pussywillow |
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Elderberry |
Japanese Hackberry |
Rhamnus |
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Euonymus |
Jet Bead |
Sedum |
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Ficus Benghalensis |
Juniper |
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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 safe. Remember: all plants can be a choking hazard.
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© 2005 Illinois Poison Center, a program of the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council |