Poisonous Plants
This is a list of some of the more common poisonous plants found in and around the home. This
list is not intended to be exhaustive by any means. If you are unsure of any plant, please check the
appropriate references.
Common Poisonous House Plants
Amaryllis
Autumn Crocus
Azalea
Balsam Pear
Bird of Paradise
Boxwood
Caladium
Castor Bean
Chalice Vine
Coral Plant
Daffodil
Datura (berries only)
Dieffenbachia
Elephants's Ear
Hyacinth
Hydrangea
Japanese Yew
Java Beans
Lantana
Lily-of-the-Valley
Narcissus
Nightshade (Deadly, Black, Garden or Woody Nightshade)
Eggplant (all except fruit)
Oleander
Philodendron
Rhododendron
Yam Bean
Common Poisonous Outdoor Plants
American Yew
Baneberry
Bittersweet Nightshade
Black Locust
Bloodroot
Buckthorn
Buttercup
Calla Lily
Cherry Tree
Christmas Candle
Clematis
Cowslip
Daphne
English Holly
English Yew
Golden Chain or Laburnum
Henbane
Hemlock
Honey Locust
Horse Chestnut
Indian Turnip
Iris
Jimsonweed
Larkspur
Locoweed
Lords and Ladies
May Apple
Mistletoe
Monkshood
Morning Glory
Mountain Laurel
Nutmeg
Pokeweed
Rhubarb
Rosary Peas
Snowdrop
Snowflake
Sweet Pea
Tobacco
Water Hemlock
Western Yew
Source: Conures, A Complete Pet Owners Manual
Matthew M. Vriends, PhD
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Page created: February 9, 1997
Last Updated: February 19, 1999