Nontoxic (Safe, not poisonous) Caution (Mildly toxic) Toxic (Dangerous, poisonous)
The following plants are considered to be non-toxic. The following plants may be mildly toxic or may easily be The following plants are considered toxic. If any However, any plant may cause unexpected reactions in confused with toxic plants. However, since they are only portion of the following plants is ingested, call the certain individuals, including choking. Always check with mildly poisonous, they can be kept around children with Minnesota Poison Control System immediately. the Minnesota Poison Control System if a plant has been some precautions. We recommend calling the Minnesota Alder Buckthorn Larkspur ingested. Poison Control System if a child or animal consumes a Amaryllis Lily of the valley Abelia Elm Tree Potentilla portion of any of the following: Anemone Lobelia African Daisy Eugenia Powder Puff Angel’s Trumpet Loco Weed African Violet False Solomon’s Seal Prayer Plant Arborvitae Marijuana Aglaonema Fatsia Pregnant Plant Aloe Vera Geranium Azalea Marsh Marigold Airplane Plant Feltbush Propeller Plant Araucaria Gladiola Baneberry May Apple Alpine Currant Ferns Purple Passion American Ivy Hens & Chicks Barberry Milkweed Aluminum Plant Ficus benjamina Queen’s Tears Angel’s Wings Honeysuckle Bird of Paradise Mistletoe Alyssum Fig Tree Rabbit’s Foot Apple Iris Bittersweet Moonseed Anthericum Fittonia Rainbow Plant Apricot Ivy Black Locust Monkshood Anthurium Forsythia Ribbon Plant Arrowhead Jonquil Buckeye Morning Glory Aralia Friendship Plant Rosary Vine Asparagus Fern Juniper Buckthorn Mountain Laurel Areca Palm Fuchsia Rubber Plant Avocado*** Lamb’s Tail Buttercups Mushrooms Ash Tree Gardenia Salvia Begonia Mexican Snowball Calico Bush Nightshade Aspidistra Garlic* Sansevieria Birch Trees Mother-in-law Plant Castor Bean Oleander Aster Gloxinia Schefflera Black Walnut Narcissus Chinese Lantern Paradise Plant Astilbe Golddust Plant Screwpine Bleeding Heart Nephthytis Christmas Rose Parsnip Baby’s Breath Goldfish Plant Seersucker Boston Ivy Oak Trees Clematis Peony Baby’s Tears Grape Ivy Plant Bougainvillea Oxalis Crocus (Autumn) Periwinkle Baby’s Toes Hawaiian Ti Plant Sensitive Plant Burro Tail Painted Lady Croton Peyote Bachelor’s Buttons Hibiscus Silk Tree Cactus Pansy Crown of Thorns Poison Ivy Balsam Honey Locust Silver Dollar Plant Caladium Peace Lily Crown Vetch Poison Oak Basket Vine Hosta Silver Ever- Calla Lily Peach Cyclamen Poison Sumac Bleeding Heart Hoya green Carnation Philodendron** Daphne Pokeweed Vine Impatiens Silver Poplar Carrot (greens) Poinsettia Delphinium Poppies Blood Leaf Plant Jacob’s Ladder Sinningia Century Plant Potato (leaves) Elderberry Primrose Boston Fern Jade Plant Snake Plant Chenille Plant Pothos** Euonymus Ranunculus Bromelia Japanese Aralia Spider Plant Cherries Rhubarb (leaves) Fluffy Ruffles Rhododendron Bromeliad Kalanchoe Spirea Chrysanthemum Rose Four O’Clock Rosary Beans Calathea argyraea Lilac Spruce Clivia Sand Begonia Fox Glove Rosary Peas Calico Hearts Linden Tree Staghorn Fern Cotoneaster Scindapsus** Gingko Snow-on-the-mountain Calla Lily Begonia Lipstick Plant Starfish Flower Crab Apple Sedum Hawaiian Baby (annual) Camellia Maidenhair Fern Streptocarpus Daisy Shamrock Plant Wood Rose Solomon’s Seal Carrion Flower Magnolia String of Devil’s Ivy Spathe Flower Hedge Apples Star-of-Bethlehem Cattail Maple Trees Buttons Dieffenbachia Spathiphyllum Hemlock String-of-beads Cattleya Marigolds (except Striped Inch Dogwood Sprengeri Fern Hogwort Toadstools China Doll Marsh Marigolds) Plant Donkey Tail Sweet Pea Holly Tobacco Chinese Evergreen Maternity Plant Sumac Dutchman’s Pipe Tomato (leaves) Hyacinth Trumpet Plant Christmas Cactus Mock Orange (Staghorn or Elephant’s Ear Tulip Hydrangea Vinca Coleus Mountain Ash Smooth) Engleman Ivy Violets Jack-in-the-pulpit Water Hemlock Columbine Natal Plum Sweat Plant English Ivy Virginia Creeper Japanese Yew Wild Parsnip Coral Bells Neanthebella Swedish Ivy Eucalyptus Woodbine Jequirity Bean Wisteria Cordyline Nerve Plant Sword Fern Five-Leaved Ivy Jerusalem Cherry Yew Corn Norfolk Island Pine Teddy Bear Jimson Weed Corn Plant Onion* Plant Lantana Creeping Charlie Palms Umbrella Tree (houseplant) Panda Plant Velvet Plant Crocus (Spring) Passion Vine Venus Fly Trap Croton Peacock Plant Viburnum * Special concern for dogs What is the truth about Poinsettias? (houseplant) Pellionia Vriesea ** Special concern for cats The fact is that they are not poisonous. Nor are they edible, and Dahlia Pepperomia Wandering Jew Dandelion Petunia Wax Plant *** Special concern for birds it can be expected that, when eaten in quantity, they may cause Dracaena Phlox Willow and other small animals stomach upset with possible vomiting. This may happen when an Dragon Tree Piggyback Plant Yucca overactive puppy devours an entire plant. In the case of a child Easter Cactus Pilea Zebra Plant Species names are italicized. who eats a single leaf, no ill effects would be expected. Easter Lily** Pine Trees Zinnia Easter Lily Cactus Plush Plant Polka Dot Plant MINNESOTA POISON CONTROL SYSTEM Follow these steps if To prevent a plant someone is exposed poisoning to a poisonous plant • Keep all houseplants out of a young child’s reach. • Know the name of all your plants, both indoors MOUTH: and outdoors. Label each of your plants with the • Remove any remaining portion of the plant, berry, or correct botanical name. mushroom. • Mushrooms and berries are particularly attractive • Gently wipe mouth with a wet cloth. to young children. Teach your children never to • Check for any irritation, swelling, or discoloration. put mushrooms, berries, or any part of a plant • Give one glass of water to drink, provided victim is including leaves, flowers, stems, bulbs, or seeds in their mouths. conscious and able to swallow. • Mushrooms are especially abundant after a • Call the Minnesota Poison Control System for further rainfall. Remove mushrooms from your yard and treatment instructions. dispose of properly after each rainfall. • Do not assume a plant is non-poisonous because SKIN: birds or wildlife eat it. • A few plants may cause local irritation, itching, and/or • Do not rely on cooking to destroy toxic chemicals a rash to the skin. To prevent further irritation, remove in plants. contaminated clothing and wash skin well with soap • Never use anything prepared from nature as a and water. Call the Minnesota Poison Control System medicine or “tea.” for further treatment instructions. • If you suspect a poisoning, call the Minnesota Poison Control System immediately. Poison EYES: Information Specialists are available at the Minnesota Poison Control System seven days a • Wash hands with soap and water to avoid further week, 24 hours a day. Do not wait for symptoms irritation to the eye. to appear; symptoms may often be delayed. • Rinse eye well with lukewarm tap water for 10-15 minutes. Gently pour water from a clean container held 2-4 inches above the eye. Call the Minnesota A word about pets . . . Poison Control System for further treatment Young children are not the only ones who like plants! Pets, instructions. especially cats and dogs, also frequently ingest plants.
After following the above steps, always call the If a plant is known to be poisonous to humans, it’s a safe bet Minnesota Poison Control System. Do not wait for it can also be harmful to your pet. On the other hand, symptoms to appear. because a plant is listed as nontoxic, does not mean it will not have any ill effects on animals. Nontoxic plants can often cause vomiting and other related symptoms in dogs and Minnesota Poison Control System especially cats. If you suspect your pet may have ingested a toxic plant, please call your veterinarian. MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
1-800-222-1222 voice/TTY ©For permission to reproduce brochure, call the Minnesota Emergency 911 (Police, fire, medical) Poison Control System, Education Office (612) 347-5644. Education Office (612) 873-5644 www.mnpoison.org MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PLANT GUIDE Rv. 7/04