Other Common Poisonous : (The following is a list of other common poison- POISONOUS PLANTS ARE POISON PREVENTION TIPS ous plants. Do not assume a is not poi- ALL AROUND US  Keep all plants out of reach of young children. Even sonous just because it is not listed.) Whether we go to the park, to the beach, hiking, plants that are not poisonous can be harmful: African Milk Bush camping, or even if we stay at a hotel, we are They may have been sprayed with pesticides; Akee potentially exposed to poisonous plants. These or Allamanda Top Ten Inquiries toxic plants are often used in landscaping and as ornamental plants. Educating ourselves about Children may choke on the berries, leaves, and Anthurium About Plants the types of plants and other pests that could other parts of the plant; or Azalea harm us is important not only for our health and Children may be injured from sharp leaves or Be-Still Tree Received by the well-being, but for our children’s as well. thorns. Black-eyed Susan Candelabra Cactus Poison Hotline  Store your seeds, bulbs, and plant food out of sight Cassava Plants rank as the 4th most common type of and out of reach of children. Castor Bean poisoning exposure following those involving  Learn both botanical and common names of the Cerbera medications, household cleaning products, and plants in your home and yard. Keep a list. Put the Cestrum health and beauty aids. name of each plant on the bottom of the planter. Chinaberry Find out which ones are poisonous. You can do so Christmas Berry Tree Poisonous plants come in all different sizes, by taking a piece of the plant to your local botanical garden. Coral berry colors, and textures. Some poisonous plants Cup of Gold have berries that look good enough to eat. Foxglove Children are attracted to plants because of their SAFE PLANTING TIPS Gloriosa Lily colorful leaves and berries and fragrant flowers.  When you plant your garden and buy your indoor Hydrangea plants, make sure you place potentially poisonous Jimson Weed Basic Rules to Follow: or dangerous plants in areas that are out of reach Lantana Never eat or taste any strange fruit, of children. Even if non-poisonous, young children Nightshade can choke on the berries, stems, and leaves, or seed, leaf, flower, or root. may be injured from the sharp thorns or leaves. Periwinkle Be cautious of contact with any plant Physic nut, kukui haole  Make sure you know the plants you are putting in you do not know, particularly those Red Spurge your garden. Are they toxic or non-toxic? The *Crown flower ( gigantea) with : Star-of-Bethlehem leaves from 3 very common vegetables can be  White or milky juice or sap; harmful….tomatoes, potatoes, and rhubarb. Wood Rose, Hawaiian Baby Educate Yourself Wild Mushrooms (fungus) - Mushrooms  Rough hairy leaves;  Do not leave out packs of seeds. Some are require expert identification, and may poisonous and others may be coated with  Spiny fruit or seed pods; pesticides. cause death. Hawaii Poison Hotline 1(800) 222-1222  Unusual shape;  Keep all fertilizers and pesticides in their original  Low-maintenance plants whose containers and out of reach of children, and follow all directions provided on the label. poisons make them resistant to insects.  When you spray any pesticides on your plants, remember to wash your hands and to protect HDOA is committed to maintaining an environment children and pets. There is a chemical residue left free from discrimination, retaliation, or harassment on References: when you spray. the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or Scott, Susan and Thomas, Craig, Poisonous Plants of disability, or any other class as protected under When you spray your yard or any plant, do so on Paradise, University of Hawaii Press, 2000.  federal or state law, with respect to any program or www.desert-tropicals.com calm days and always spray downwind away from activity. www.ces.ncsu.edu yourself, pets, and other homes. Be considerate of Pesticides Branch www.safetyrules.health.wa.gov.au your neighbors. For more information, including language accessibility Office: (808) 973-9401 www.caf.wvu.edu  If you spray your lawn, do not let anyone walk and filing a complaint, please contact Acting Non- www.kingherb.com Fax: (808) 973-9418 across it until it is dry. Discrimination Coordinator Morris Atta at (808) Website: http://hdoa.hawaii.gov/pi/pest/ www.hear.org/maps/plants/hawaii 973-9560, or visit HDOA’s website at http:// May 2009 Dr. Alvin Bronstein, Medical Director of Rocky Mountain  Be careful not to spray children’s toys, play gyms, hdoa.hawaii.gov/. (EPA Title VI verbiage added Feb. 2020) Poison and Drug Center sandboxes, bikes, or pet food dishes. Kapiolani Poison Prevention Program Common Name: Plumeria; pua melia; frangipani Common Name: Candlenut tree; kukui Scientific Name: Plumeria sp. Scientific Name: Aleurites moluccana Description: Small tree; leaves glossy, ovate (pointed or rounded); flowers tubular, 5- Description: Tree; leaves simple, ovate or tri-lobed; flowers small, greenish-white, lobed, white, red, yellow, pink, or combination. in clusters; fruit round, hard, apple-shaped, brown w/ black hard seed. Mode: All parts - ingestion; dermatitis Mode: Ingestion; dermatitis Symptoms: When eaten in large amounts, may result in and . Milky sap may Symptoms: All parts are poisonous, but raw seeds usually culprit causing mild to severe produce rash and blistering on skin contact. Frequently eaten by children because of its sweet vomiting, abdominal cramping, and diarrhea. Watery sap on skin may cause red, itchy rash. fragrance.

Common Name: Taro; kalo; coco yam *EDIBLE* Common Name: Mango *EDIBLE* Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta Scientific Name: Mangifera indica; related to poison ivy. Description: Herb; leaves arrowhead-shaped, long stems leading to corm; corm shaped Description: Tall tree; leaves droop, lance-shaped, red then green; flowers small, numer- like a top w/ small spindly roots; commonly eaten when prepared properly. ous, ivory; fruit irregular egg-shaped, greenish-yellow, red tinge, one seed. Mode: All parts - ingestion; dermatitis Mode: Dermatitis Symptoms: When any part of this plant is eaten raw or undercooked, immediate stomach pain Symptoms: Severity of symptoms depends on individual and amount of contact. Skin contact followed by swelling of lips, mouth, tongue, and throat. Excessive salivation & blisters may results in simple rash to blistering that can produce generalized swelling over entire body. occur. Contact with taro sap/juice may cause skin redness, itching, and burning. Effects may be delayed. Itching and burning of lips may occur after eating unpeeled mango.

Common Name: Oleander Common Name: Pencil plant Scientific Name: Nerium oleander Scientific Name: Euphorbia tirucalli Description: or small tree; clear gummy sap; leaves long, thin, and leathery; Description: Cactus-like tree; no spines; leaves small; flowers in yellow head; milky flowers 5-parted, funnel-shaped, white, pink, red, or yellow. sap; branches often tangled, pencil-thick, succulent. Mode: All parts - ingestion Mode: Dermatitis; ingestion Symptoms: Mere lick or taste may produce , vomiting, stomach pain, and cramping. Symptoms: All parts contain corrosive milky sap. Skin contact can produce severe burns and This plant can cause irregular or slowed pulse resulting in generalized heart symptoms as well blisters. Eye contact causes intense pain, redness, and swelling. Eating any part may result in as dizziness, headache, confusion, and drowsiness. severe stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Common Name: Poinsettia Common Name: Angel’s Trumpet; nanahonua Scientific Name: Euphorbia pulcherrima Scientific Name: Datura candida Description: Shrub; leaves large, dark green, pointed, w/ red bracts (-like leaves); Description: tree-like; leaves large w/ tiny hairs; flowers dramatic, trumpet-shaped, flowers small, yellow-green at top orange or white. Mode: Dermatitis; ingestion Mode: All parts - ingestion Symptoms: Skin contact may cause mild redness and irritation. Some individuals may develop Symptoms: Initially, blurred vision and sensitivity to bright light, dry mouth, restlessness, swelling and blisters. Eating large amounts may result in nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. disorientation, and hallucinations. Severe exposures may result in seizures, paralysis, coma, respiratory failure, and death.

Common Name: Crown flower Common Name: Dumbcane Scientific Name: Calotropis gigantea Scientific Name: Dieffenbachia sp. Description: Evergreen shrub; leaves pale, oval w/ fuzzy texture; flowers purple or white Description: Erect herb; leaves large, oblong, variegated. and form small crown; usually no fruit. Mode: Ingestion Mode: Dermatitis; ingestion Symptoms: Milky juice may irritate or burn skin; eye contact result in intense tearing & eyelid Symptoms: Biting and chewing leaf or stem may result in rapid development of mild to severe swelling. Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, stomach pain & cramping; irregular or slowed pain around the mouth followed by swelling of lips, mouth, tongue, and throat and excessive pulse resulting in generalized heart symptoms as well as dizziness, headache, confusion, etc. salivation. Skin exposure can produce a burning sensation, redness, and itching.