What Plants Are Poisonous or Toxic?

What Plants Are Poisonous or Toxic?

You might be surprised to know that several common plants are actually poisonous to us and/or our pets. Does this mean you should avoid the plants completely? No, planting is okay in some circumstances. You should just proceed with caution and watch out for any symptoms of toxicity.

Toxicity isn't always associated with the entire plant. In some cases, it may be the flowers, leaves or even the roots that are actually poisonous. Included below is a list of such poisonous plants that are very common in gardens throughout the United States. To determine the actual degree of risks and its effects, you should thoroughly research any plant in question. This list is provided only as a general guide.

Plants
Autumn Crocus Azaleas Black Locust Bleeding Heart Buttercups Castor Bean Daffodil Daphne Dieffenbachia Elderberry Elephant Ear Foxglove Golden Chain Hyacinth Iris Jack-In-The-Pulpit Jasmine Jimson Weed Larkspur Laurels	Lily of the Valley Mayapple Mistletoe Monkshood Moonseed Narcissus Nightshade Oaks Oleander Poison Hemlock Red Sage Rhododendro Rhubarb Rosary Pea Star of Bethlehem Water Hemlock Wild Cherries Wisteria Yew