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
Dahlia Pepperomia Wandering Jew
The fact is that they are not poisonous. Nor are they edible, and
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.
Easter Lily** Pine Trees Zinnia who eats a single leaf, no ill effects would be expected.
Easter Lily Cactus Plush Plant
Polka Dot Plant
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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
especially cats. If you suspect your pet may have ingested a
Minnesota Poison Control System
toxic plant, please call your veterinarian.
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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