Nontoxic (Safe, not poisonous)

The following plants are considered to be non-toxic.However, any plant may cause unexpected reactions incertain individuals, including choking. Always check withPoison Control if a plant has been ingested.

AbeliaAfrican DaisyAfrican VioletAglaonemaAirplane PlantAlpine CurrantAluminum PlantAlyssumAnthericumAnthuriumAraliaAreca PalmAsh TreeAspidistraAsterAstilbeBaby’s BreathBaby’s TearsBaby’s ToesBachelor’s ButtonsBalsamBasket VineBleeding Heart

VineBlood Leaf PlantBoston FernBromeliaBromeliadCalathea argyraeaCalico HeartsCalla Lily BegoniaCamelliaCarrion FlowerCattailCattleyaChina DollChinese EvergreenChristmas CactusColeusColumbineCoral BellsCordylineCornCorn PlantCreeping Charlie

(houseplant)Crocus (Spring)Croton

(houseplant)DahliaDandelionDracaenaDragon TreeEaster CactusEaster Lily**Easter Lily Cactus

Elm TreeEugeniaFalse Solomon’s SealFatsiaFeltbushFernsFicus benjaminaFig TreeFittoniaForsythiaFriendship PlantFuchsiaGardeniaGarlic*GloxiniaGolddust PlantGoldfish PlantGrape IvyHawaiian Ti PlantHibiscusHoney LocustHostaHoyaImpatiensJacob’s LadderJade PlantJapanese AraliaKalanchoeLilacLinden TreeLipstick PlantMaidenhair FernMagnoliaMaple TreesMarigolds (exceptMarsh Marigolds)Maternity PlantMock OrangeMountain AshNatal PlumNeanthebellaNerve PlantNorfolk Island PineOnion*PalmsPanda PlantPassion VinePeacock PlantPellioniaPepperomiaPetuniaPhloxPiggyback PlantPileaPine TreesPlush PlantPolka Dot Plant

PotentillaPowder PuffPrayer PlantPregnant PlantPropeller PlantPurple PassionQueen’s TearsRabbit’s FootRainbow PlantRibbon PlantRosary VineRubber PlantSalviaSansevieriaScheffleraScrewpineSeersucker

PlantSensitive PlantSilk TreeSilver Dollar PlantSilver Ever-

greenSilver PoplarSinningiaSnake PlantSpider PlantSpireaSpruceStaghorn FernStarfish FlowerStreptocarpusString of

ButtonsStriped Inch

PlantSumac

(Staghorn or Smooth)

Sweat PlantSwedish IvySword FernTeddy Bear

PlantUmbrella TreeVelvet PlantVenus Fly TrapViburnumVrieseaWandering JewWax PlantWillowYuccaZebra PlantZinnia

Caution (Mildly toxic)

The following plants may be mildly toxic or may easily be confused with toxic plants. However, since they are only mildly poisonous, they can be kept around children with some precautions. We recommend calling Poison Control if a child or animal consumes a portion of any of the following:

Toxic (Dangerous, poisonous)

The following plants are considered toxic. If anyportion of the following plants is ingested, callPoison Control immediately.

Aloe VeraAraucariaAmerican IvyAngel’s WingsAppleApricotArrowheadAsparagus FernAvocado***BegoniaBirch TreesBlack WalnutBleeding HeartBoston IvyBougainvilleaBurro TailCactusCaladiumCalla LilyCarnationCarrot (greens)Century PlantChenille PlantCherriesChrysanthemumCliviaCotoneasterCrab AppleDaisyDevil’s IvyDieffenbachiaDogwoodDonkey TailDutchman’s PipeElephant’s EarEngleman IvyEnglish IvyEucalyptusFive-Leaved Ivy

GeraniumGladiolaHens & ChicksHoneysuckleIrisIvyJonquilJuniperLamb’s TailMexican SnowballMother-in-law PlantNarcissusNephthytisOak TreesOxalisPainted LadyPansyPeace LilyPeachPhilodendron**PoinsettiaPotato (leaves)Pothos**Rhubarb (leaves)RoseSand BegoniaScindapsus**SedumShamrock PlantSpathe FlowerSpathiphyllumSprengeri FernSweet PeaTomato (leaves)TulipVioletsVirginia CreeperWoodbine

Alder BuckthornAmaryllisAnemoneAngel’s TrumpetArborvitaeAzaleaBaneberryBarberryBird of ParadiseBittersweetBlack LocustBuckeyeBuckthornButtercupsCalico BushCastor BeanChinese LanternChristmas RoseClematisCrocus (Autumn)CrotonCrown of ThornsCrown VetchCyclamenDaphneDelphiniumElderberryEuonymusFluffy RufflesFour O’ClockFox GloveGingkoHawaiian Baby

Wood RoseHedge ApplesHemlockHogwortHollyHyacinthHydrangeaJack-in-the-pulpitJapanese YewJequirity BeanJerusalem CherryJimson WeedLantana

LarkspurLily of the valleyLobeliaLoco WeedMarijuanaMarsh MarigoldMay AppleMilkweedMistletoeMoonseedMonkshoodMorning GloryMountain LaurelMushroomsNightshadeOleanderParadise PlantParsnipPeonyPeriwinklePeyotePoison IvyPoison OakPoison SumacPokeweedPoppiesPrimroseRanunculusRhododendronRosary BeansRosary PeasSnow-on-the-mountain

(annual)Solomon’s SealStar-of-BethlehemString-of-beadsToadstoolsTobaccoTrumpet PlantVincaWater HemlockWild ParsnipWisteriaYew

* Special concern for dogs** Special concern for cats

*** Special concern for birds and other small animals

Species names are italicized.

What is the truth about Poinsettias?The fact is that they are not poisonous. Nor are they edible, andit can be expected that, when eaten in quantity, they may cause

stomach upset with possible vomiting. This may happen when anoveractive puppy devours an entire plant. In the case of a child

who eats a single leaf, no ill effects would be expected.

Follow these steps ifsomeone is exposedto a poisonous plantMOUTH:• Remove any remaining portion of the plant, berry, or

mushroom.• Gently wipe mouth with a wet cloth.• Check for any irritation, swelling, or discoloration.• Give one glass of water to drink, provided victim is

conscious and able to swallow.• Call Poison Control for further treatment instructions.

SKIN:• A few plants may cause local irritation, itching, and/or

a rash to the skin. To prevent further irritation, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin well with soap and water. Call Poison Control for further treatment instructions.

EYES:• Wash hands with soap and water to avoid further

irritation to the eye.• Rinse eye well with lukewarm tap water for 10-15

minutes. Gently pour water from a clean containerheld 2-4 inches above the eye. Call Poison Controlfor further treatment instructions.

After following the above steps, always call Poison Control. Do not wait for symptoms to appear.

North Dakota Poison Center1-800-222-1222 voice/TTY Emergency 911 (Police, fire, medical) www.ndpoison.org PLANT GUIDE

To prevent a plantpoisoning• Keep all houseplants out of a young child’s reach.• Know the name of all your plants, both indoors

and outdoors. Label each of your plants with thecorrect botanical name.

• Mushrooms and berries are particularly attractiveto young children. Teach your children never toput mushrooms, berries, or any part of a plantincluding leaves, flowers, stems, bulbs, or seeds intheir mouths.

• Mushrooms are especially abundant after arainfall. Remove mushrooms from your yard anddispose of properly after each rainfall.

• Do not assume a plant is non-poisonous becausebirds or wildlife eat it.

• Do not rely on cooking to destroy toxic chemicalsin plants.

• Never use anything prepared from nature as amedicine or “tea.”

• If you suspect a poisoning, callPoison Control immediately. Poison InformationSpecialists are available seven days a week, 24hours a day. Do not wait for symptoms toappear; symptoms may often be delayed.

A word about pets . . .Young children are not the only ones who like plants! Pets,especially cats and dogs, also frequently ingest plants.

If a plant is known to be poisonous to humans, it’s a safe betit can also be harmful to your pet. On the other hand,because a plant is listed as nontoxic, does not mean it will nothave any ill effects on animals. Nontoxic plants can oftencause vomiting and other related symptoms in dogs andespecially cats. If you suspect your pet may have ingested atoxic plant, please call your veterinarian.

NORTH DAKOTA POISON CENTER