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Poisonous Plants for Rabbits by Cindy Fisher

How to use this list: Many plants listed here are not all poisonous, only parts of them Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) are. Apple is a good example: the seeds are poisonous, but the fruit is perfectly fine for rabbits. Read the complete listing of the plant to get details regarding which parts to C avoid. If no parts are listed, assume that the whole plant is poisonous and should not be Cactus thorn Caesalpinia (Poinciana)-seeds, pods in reach of your rabbit. Use common sense when it comes to your rabbit’s well being; it Caladium (Caladium portulanum)-all parts is better to be safe than sorry. Calendula (Calendula officinalis) Resources used were House Rabbit Journal, The San Diego Turtle and Tortoise Society, and a posting of Calico bush (Kalmia latifolia)-young leaves, shoots poisonous plants made available to America OnLine. Special thanks to Ellen Welch who searched persistent- are fatal ly through her rabbit resources to obtain this list for us. California fern (Conium maculatum)-all parts are fatal A Begonia (sand) California geranium (Senecio petasitis)-whole plant Acokanthera (Acokanthera)-fruit, flowers very Belladonna, Atropa (Atropa belladonna)-all parts, California holly (Heteromeles arbutifolia)-leaves poisonous esp. black berries Calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopiea, Calla palustris)- Aconite (Aconitum)-all parts very poisonous Belladonna lily (Brunsvigia rosea)-bulbs all parts African rue (Peganum harmala) Betel nut palm (Areca catechu)-all parts Candelabra cactus Agapanthus (Nerine bowdenii) Bird of paradise (Strelitzia poinciana)-seeds Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis)-all parts Aloe vera (Aloe vera) Bird of paradise bush (Casesalpinia gilliesii)-seeds, Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus)-all parts Alsike clover (Trifolium hybridum) pods Carolina jessamine (Gelsemium)-whole plant Amanita (Amanita)-all parts Bittersweet (Celastrus, dulcamera)-berries Casava (Euphorbiacea)-roots, sap Amaryllis (Hippeastrum)-bulbs Bitterweed (Hymenoxys odorata) Cassine (Ilex vomitoria)-berries Amaryllis belladonna (Brunsvigia rosea)-bulbs Black henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) Castor bean (Ricinus communis)-seeds are fatal, Anemone (Anemone sp.) Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)-bark, sprouts, leaves Angel trumpet tree (Datura, Brugmansia arborea)- foliage Century plant (Agave americana) flowers, leaves, seeds Black nightshade (Solanum nigrum)-leaves, berries Ceriman (Monstera deliciosa) Anthurium (Anthurium) Black root Chalice vine-all parts Apple (Malus sylvestris)-seeds contain cyanide Bladderpod (Sesbania vesicarium) Cherries, wild and cultivated-twigs and foliage are Apple leaf croton (Codiaeum variegatum) Bleeding heart (Dicentra)-foliage, roots fatal, bark, pits Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)-pits contain cyanide Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) Cherry, Jerusalem (Solanium nigrum/eleagnifolium/ Arrowgrass (Triglochin sp.) Bluebonnet (Lupinus spp.)-all parts pseudocapsicum)-fruits, leaves Arrowhead vine (Syngormon podophyllum)-oxalates Blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) Cherry laurel (Prunus var.)-all parts are fatal Asparagus fern (Asparagus sprengeri) Blue-green algae-some forms toxic Cherry, Natal (Solamon)-berries Atropa belladonna (Atropa belladonna)-all parts, Bog Kalmia (Kalmia) Chestnut, Horse (Aesculus)-all parts esp. black berries Boston ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) Chinaberry tree (Melia azedarach)-berries Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale)-corms Bottlebrush (Callistemon)-flowers Chokecherry (Prunus serotina)-withered leaves Avocado (Persea americana) Boxwood (Buxus sp.)-all parts Christmas berry (Heteromeles arbutifolia)-leaves Azalea (Rhododendron occidentale)-all parts fatal Bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum) Christmas candle-sap Branching ivy (Hedera helix-Weber’s California)-all B parts Baccharis (Baccharis sp.) Broomcorn (Sorghum vulgare) Balsam (Impatiens balsamina)-whole plant Broomweed (Gutierrezia microcephala) Balsam pear-seeds, outer rind of fruit Buckeye (Aesculus)-sprouts, nuts Buckthorn (Amsinckia intermedia)-fruit, bark Baneberry (Actaea alba, rubra, spicata)-berries, Sacramento House Rabbit Society roots, foliage Bull nettle P.O. Box 19850 Beach pea (Lathyrus maritimus) Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis) Sacramento, CA 95819-0850 Beargrass (Nolina texana) Burroweed (Haplopappus heterophyllus) Beefsteak plant (Perilla frutescens) Buttercup (Ranunculus sp.)-all parts (916) 863-9690 • www.allearssac.org Christmas rose (Helleborus niger)-all parts, esp. Dogwood (Cornus)-fruit slightly poisonous Giant dumbcane (Dieffenbachia amoena)-all parts, leaves Doll’s Eyes (Actaea alba, rubra, spicata)-berries, esp. sap Cineraria (Senecio hybridus)-whole plant roots, foliage Glacier ivy (Hedera helix Glacier)-all parts Clematis (Clematis) Dracaena palm (Dracaena sanderiana) Gladiola (Gladiolus sp.) Cloak fern (Notholaena sinuata var cochisensis) Dragon tree (Dracaena draco) Glecoma hederacea (Nepeta hederacea) Clover, Alsike (Trifolium hybridum) Drymary (Drymaria pachyphylla) Glory lily (Gloriosa sp.) Cocklebur (Xanthium sp.) Dumb cane (Dieffenbachia amoena)-all parts, esp. Goatweed (Hypericum perforatum) Coffeebean (Sesbania drummondii) sap Gold dieffenbachia-all parts, esp. sap Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) Durra (Sorghum vulgare) Gold dust dracaena (Dracaena godseffiana) Colorado rubberweed (Hymenoxys richardsonii) Dutchman’s breeches (Dicentra)-foliage, roots Goldenchain tree (Laburnum)-seeds, pods may be Columbine (Aquilegia)-all parts Dutchman’s pipe (Aristolochia durior) fatal Common privet (Ligustrum)-all parts Golden pothos (Epipremnum aureus) Coral berry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus)-seeds E Gold-toothed aloe (Aloe nobilis) Coral plant (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus)-seeds Eggplant-all parts but fruit Greasewood (Sarcobatus vermiculatus) Cordatum (Philodendron oxycardium) Elaine (Codiaeum elaine) Green-gold nephythytis (Syngonium podophyllum Corn cockle (Agrostemma githago) Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)-all parts xanthophilum) Corn lily (Symplocarpus foetidus)-all parts Elephant’s ear (Colocasia esculenta, Philodendron Ground ivy (Nepeta hederacea) Corn plant (Dracaena fragrans massangeana) domesticum, Caladium hortulanum)-all parts Groundsel (Crotalaria spp.) Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster) Emerald duke (Philodendron hastatum) Groundsel (Senecio sp.)-whole plant Covotillo (Karwinskia humboldtiana)-berries Emerald feather (Asparagus sprengeri) Guajillo (Acacia berlandieri) Cowslip (Caltha palustris) English ivy (Hedera helix-ilex acid)-all parts Crab’s eye (Abrus precatorius)-seeds are fatal English laurel (Prunus laurocerasus)-all parts are H Creeping charlie, except houseplant (Glecoma, fatal Halogeton (Halogeton glomeratus) Nepeta hederacea) Euonymus (Euonymus) Hawaiian baby wood rose Cress/Crucifers/Mustards (Cruciferae-Brassica, Euphorbia (Euphorbia sp.)-leaves, flowers, sap Heart ivy (Hedera helix)-all parts Raphanus, Descurainia spp.) Evening trumpet (Gelsemium sempervirens)-whole Heartleaf (Philodendron cordatum, Philodendron Crocus (Crocus)-corms plant oxycardium) Crocus, Autumn (Colchicum autumnale)-corms Exotica perfection Heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica)-leaves Croton (Codiaeum variegatum, Euphorbiacea) Eyebane (Euphorbia maculata) Hedge apples Crown-of-thorns (Euphorbia milli)-leaves, flowers Hellebore (Ranunculacea, Helleborus, Veratrum)-all Crown vetch (Astragalus sp.)-all parts F parts Crow poison (Amianthium muscaetoxicum) False henbane-all parts Hemlock (Conium, Cicuta, Tsuga)-all parts Crucifers/Cress/Mustards (Cruciferae-Brassica, False hellebore (Veratrum viride and other sp.)-all Hemp, Indian (Cannabis sativa, Apocynum sp.)- Raphanus, Descurainia spp.) parts poisonous, root deadly leaves Cuban laurel (Ficus spp.) False parsley (Conium maculatum)-all parts are Henbane, Black (Hyoscyamus niger)-all parts Cuckoopint (Arum maculatum)-all parts fatal Hogwort Curcas bean-seeds, oil Fiddle-leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) Holly (Ilex aquifolium, opaca, vomitoria)-leaves, Cutleaf philodendron (Monstera deliciosa) Fiddleneck (Amsinckia intermedia)-fruit, bark berries Cycads (Cycas spp., Zamia spp.) Firecracker (Dichelostemma ida-maia) Horsebrush (Tetradymia sp.) Cyclamen (Cyclamen sp.) Firethorn (Pyracantha sp.) Horsechestnut (Aesculus)-all parts Fireweed (Amsinckia intermedia)-fruit, bark Horse-head (Philodendron oxycardium) D Florida beauty (Dracaena spp.) Horse nettle (Solanum carolinense)-all parts, esp. Daffodil (Narcissus)-bulbs may be fatal Fluffy ruffles fruits, leaves Daisy (Chrysanthemum frutescens) Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria)-whole plant Horsetail reed (Equisetum sp.)-all parts Daphne (Daphne mezereum)-berries are fatal Fly poison (Amianthium muscaetoxicum) Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis)-bulbs can be fatal Datura (Brugmansia, all species)-all parts Fool’s parsley (Conium maculatum)-all parts are Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)-whole plant Deadly amanita (Amanita)-all parts fatal Deadly nightshade (Solanum nigrum)-all parts, Four o’clock (Mirabilis jalapa)-whole plant I unripe fruit, foliage Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)-all parts can be fatal Impatiens (Impatiens)-whole plant Death-camas (Sygodenus venesii, Zygadenus Foxwood Indian hemp (Apocynum cannabinum)-leaves nuttallii)-all parts poisonous, roots fatal Frijolito (Sophora secundiflora)-all parts Indian laurel (Ficus retusa nitida) Death cup (Amanita phalloides)-all parts Fruit salad plant (Philodendron pertusum) Indian rubber plant (Ficus elastica Decora) Delphinium (Delphinium sp.)-all parts Indian tobacco (Nicotiana giauca) -all parts Desert tobacco G Indian turnip (Arisaema triphyllum)-all parts Destroying angel (Amanita phalloides)-all parts Garden sorrel (Rumex acetosa)-oxalates Indigo (Indigofera sp.) Devil’s ivy (Scindapsus aureus, Epipremnum aureum) Gelsemium (Gelsemium)-whole plant Inkberry (Ilex glabra)-leaves, berries Devil’s tomato (Solanum eleagnifolium)-all parts Geranium, California (Senecio petasitis)-whole Inkweed (Drymaria pachyphylla) Dianthus (Dianthus)-all parts plant Iris (Iris sp.)-underground rhizome, leaves Dieffenbachia (Dieffenbachia)-all parts, esp. sap German ivy (Senecio mikanioides)-whole plant Ivy (Hedera)-all parts Dogbane (Apocynum sp.)-leaves Ghostweed (Euphorbia marginata)-all parts Ivy bush (Kalmia angustifolia)-leaves J Milkweed (Asclepias sp.)-all parts Pingue (Hymenoxys richardsonii) Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum)-all parts Milo (Sorghum vulgare) Pinks (Dianthus)-all parts Jamestown weed (Datura, Brugmansia Miniature croton (Punctatis aureus) Plum (Prunus)-seeds contain cyanide stramomium)-all parts Mistletoe (Phoradendron flavescens)-berries are Plumosa fern (Asparagus plumosus) Jatropha-seeds, oil fatal Poinciana (Poinciana gillesii)-green seeds, pods Java bean (Phaseolus limensis)-uncooked bean Moccasin flower (Cypripedium spectabiles)-all parts Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)-leaves, sap are Jequirity bean (Abrus precatorius)-seeds are fatal Mock orange (Prunus caroliana)-all parts fatal, flowers Jerusalem cherry (Solanium nigrum/eleagnifolium/ Monkshood (Aconitum napellus)-all parts Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum)-all parts are pseudocapsicum)-fruits, leaves Moonseed (Menispermum)-berries can be fatal fatal Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens)-flowers, Morning glory (Ipomoea violacea)-all parts Poison ivy (Rhus radicans)-all parts leaves, berries fatal Mother-in-law (Monstera deliciosa) Poison nut Jessamine, Carolina (Gelsemium)-flowers, leaves, Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia)-young leaves, Poison oak (Rhus, Toxicodendron diversilobium)-all seeds shoots are fatal parts Jessamine, Night-blooming (Cestrum nocturnum) Mushroom Poison parsnip (Cicuta maculata)-all parts, esp. Jimmy fern (Notholaena sinuata var cochisensis) Mustards/Crucifers/Cress (Cruciferae-Brassica, root, are fatal Jimson weed (Datura, Brugmansia stramomium)-all Raphanus, Descurainia spp.) Poison sumac (Rhus vernix)-all parts parts Pokeberry (Phytolacca americana)-roots Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense) N Pokeroot (Phytolacca americana)-roots Juniper (Juniperus)-needles, stems, berries Narcissus (Narcissus)-bulb can be fatal Poke salad (Phytolacca americana)-roots Natal cherry (Solamon)-berries Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana)-roots K Nephthytis (Syngonium podophyllum albolinea- Poppy, except California (Papaver) Kafir (Sorghum vulgare) tum)-oxalates Pot marigold (Calendula officinalis) Klamath weed (Hypericum perforatum) Needlepoint ivy (Hedera helix Needlepoint)-all parts Pot mum (Chrysanthemum mortiforium) Nicotiana (Nicotiana)-wild, cultivated leaves Potato (Solanum tuberosum)-green parts are fatal, eyes L Night-blooming jessamine (Cestrum nocturnum) Pothos (Scindapsus aureus)-oxalates Lady slipper (Cypripedium spectabiles)-all parts Nightshade (Solanum carolinense)-all parts, esp. Precatory bean (Abrus precatorius)-seeds are fatal Lambkill (Kalmia angustifolia)-leaves fruits, leaves Prickly copperweed (Oxytenia acerosa) Lantana camara (Lantana camara)-green berries Nightshade (Solanum eleagnifolium)-all parts Prickly poppy (Argemone) are fatal Primrose (Primula spp.) Larkspur (Delphinium)-all parts, seeds may be fatal O Primula (Primula spp.) Laurel, Cherry (Prunus caroliniana)-all parts are Oaks (Quercus)-foliage, acorns Privet (Ligustrum)-all parts fatal Oleander (Nerium oleander)-foliage, branches, nectar Purge nut-seeds, oil Laurel, Cuban (Ficus spp.) Orange milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) Purple sesbane (Daubentonia punicea) Laurel, Indian (Ficus retusa nitida) Orange sneezeweed (Helenium hoopesii) Psychic nut-seeds, oil Lecheguilla (Agave lecheguilla) Ornamental tobacco (Nicotiana)-all parts Pyracantha (Pyracantha sp.) Ligustrum (Ligustrum ovalifolium)-all parts Oxalis (Oxalis)-oxalates Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis)-all parts, Q including water P Queen Anne’s Lace (Daucus carota) Lima bean (Phaseolus limensis)-uncooked bean Palma christi (Ricinus communis)-seeds are fatal, Lobelia (Lobelia sp.)-all parts leaves R Locoweed (Astragalus sp.)-all parts Panda (Philodendron panduraeformae) Ranunculus (Ranunculus)-all parts Lords-and-ladies (Arum maculatum)-all parts Paper flowers (Psilostrophe sp.) Rattlebox (Crotalaria spp., Daubentonia punicea) Lupine (Lupinus)-all parts Paradise plant Rattleweed (Crotalaria spp.) Parlor ivy (Philodendron elegans, Philodendron Rayless goldenrod (Iscoma aerigum) M cordatum, Philodendron pertusum) Red clover (Trifolium pratense)-hays when moldy Machineel-all parts Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) Red emerald (Philodendron red emerald) Madagascar dragon tree (Dracaena marginata) Partridge breast (Aloe variegata) Red-margined dracaena (Dracaena marginata) Majesty (Philodendron hastatum) Peach (Prunus persica)-pit contains cyanide Red princess (Philodendron hastatum) Mandrake (Podophyllum pellatum)-all parts Pear (Pyrus communis)-seeds contains cyanide Red sage (Lantana camara)-green berries are fatal Marble queen (Scindapsus aureus)-oxalates Pear, Balsam-seeds, outer rind of fruit Rhododendron (Rhododendron)-all parts are fatal Marijuana (Cannabis sativa)-all parts Pencilbush (Euphorbia tirucalli) Rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum)-leaves fatal Marsh marigold (Primula veris) Pencil cactus (Euphorbia tirucalli) Ribbon plant (Dracaena sanderiana) Mayapple (Podophyllum pellatum)-all parts Peony (Paeonia sp.)-all parts Ripple ivy (Hedera)-all parts Medicine plant (Aloe vera) Peregrina-seeds, oil Rosary bean (Abrus precatorius)-seeds are fatal Mescal (Lophophora williamsii)-cactus tops Perill mint (Perilla frutescens) Rosary pea (Abrus precatorius)-seeds are fatal Mescal bean (Sophora secundiflora)-all parts Periwinkle (Vinca sp.)-whole plant Rosebay (Rhododendron occidentale)-all parts fatal Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) Peyote (Lophophora williamsii)-cactus tops Rosemary (Rosemarinus)-leaves of some varieties Mexican breadfruit (Monstera deliciosa) Philodendron (Philodendron)-leaves, stem, sap are poisonous Mexicantes Philodendron, Cutleaf (Monstera deliciosa) Rubber plant, Indian (Ficus elastica Decora) Milkvetch (Astragalus sp.)-all parts Pigweed (Amaranthus spp.)-oxalates Rum cherry (Prunus serotina)-withered leaves S T Yellow oleander-all parts, esp. kernels of fruit Sacahuista (Nolina texana) Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)-all parts Yellow star thistle (Centaurea solstitialis) Saddle leaf philodendron (Philodendron selloum) Tansy ragwort (Senecio sp.)-whole plant Yerba-depasmo (Baccharis sp.) Sage (Salvia)-leaves of some varieties are poisonous Taro (Colocasia esculenta)-stem, leaves Yew (Taxus spp.)-foliage, twigs, berries Sago palm (Cycas) Taro vine (Scindapsus aureus) Sand begonia Thorn apple (Datura, Brugmansia stramomium)-all Satin pothos (Scindapsus spp., Pothos wilcoxii) parts Schefflera (Brassia actinophylla) Tiger lily (Lilium tigrinum)-all parts Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius)-seeds Toadstools Senecio (Senecio)-whole plant Tobacco (Nicotiana giauca)-all parts Senna-bean (Sesbania drummondii) Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum)-leaves, vines Sesbane (Sesbania, Glottidium mesicaria) Touch-me-not (Impatiens)-whole plant Sesbane, Purple (Daubentonia punicea) Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia)-leaves Shamrock plant (Oxalis acetosella) Tree philodendron (Scindapsus aureus) Sheep laurel (Kalmia angustifolia)-leaves Tropic snow (Dieffenbachia amoena)-all parts, esp. Silverleaf (Solanum eleagnifolium)-all parts sap Silverling (Baccharis sp.) True aloe (Aloe vera) Silver pothos (Scindapsus aureus)-oxalates Trumpet plant-all parts Skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus)-all parts Trumpet vine-all parts Slinkweed (Gutierrezia microcephala) Tullidora (Karwinskia humboldtiana)-berries Snapdragon (Antirrhinum)-all parts Tulip (Tulipa)-bulb Snapweed (Impatiens)-whole plant Turpentine weed (Gutierrezia microcephala) Sneezeweed, Orange (Helenium hoopesii) Snowdrop (Galanthus)-all parts U Snow-on-the-mountain (Euphorbia marginata)-all Umbrella plant (Cyperus alternifolius) parts Solanum (Solanum)-berries V Solomon’s seal (Polygonatum multiflorum) Variegated philodendron (Scindapsus) Sorghum (Sorghum vulgare) Venus flytrap (Dionaea)-all parts Snake palm Victoria regia Snakeroot, White (Eupatorium rugosum) Violet (Viola odorata)-seeds Snakeweed (Gutierrezia microcephala) Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)-sap Sorrel, Garden (Rumex acetosa)-oxalates Spathe flower (Spathiphyllum) W Spider mum (Chrysanthemum mortiforium) Warneckei dracaena (Dracaena dermensis Split-leaf philodendron (Monstera deliciosa, warneckei) Philodendron pertusum) Water hemlock (Cicuta maculata)-all parts, esp. Spotted dumb cane (Dieffenbachia) root, are fatal Sprengeri fern (Asparagus sprengeri) White snakeroot (Eupatorium rugosum) Spurge (Euphorbiaceae)-leaves, flowers Wild black cherry (Prunus serotina)-withered leaves Squill (Scilla autumnalis) Wild carrot (Daucus carota) Squirrel corn (Dicentra canadensis)-all parts Wild cucumber Staggergrass (Amianthium muscaetoxicum) Wild jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum) Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum)-all Wild parsnip parts Wild pea (Crotalaria spp.) Stinkweed (Brugmansia) Windflower (Anemone sp.) St. Johnswort (Hypericum perforatum) Wisteria (Wisteria)-all parts Stranomium-all parts Wolfsbane (Aconitum napellus)-all parts String of beads/pearls (Senecio rowleyanus)-whole Woodbine (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)-sap plant Woodrose (Ipomoea, Merremia tuberosa) Striped dracaena (Dracaena deremensis) Woody nightshade (Celastrus, dulcamera)-berries Sudan grass (Sorghum vulgare) Swamp laurel (Kalmia) Y Sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus)-stems, seeds, fruit Yam bean-roots, immature pods Sweet William (Dianthus)-all parts Yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria)-berries Swiss cheese plant (Monstera friedrichsthalii) Yellow knapweed (Centaurea solstitialis) Sweetheart ivy (Hedera helix)-all parts Yellow jasmine (Gelsemium sempervirens)-whole plant