A portfolio of illustrations
of some plants known to be poisonous in S.E. Australia
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Plant Name | 
        Notes* | 
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Calamaria amaranthoides ISOETACEAE  | 
        
 
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Calycanthus occidentalis CALYCANTHACEAE  | 
        
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Catharanthus roseus APOCYNACEAE  | 
        Madagascar Periwinkle,Cayenne Jasmine, Pink Periwinkle This is a medicinal but toxic plant.  | 
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          PDF   | 
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Clematis microphylla RANUNCULACEAE  | 
        Small Leaf Clematis These plants are poisonous both internally and externally.  | 
        Full page 
          PDF   | 
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Clivia miniata AMARYLLIDACEAE  | 
        Clivia Bulbs (particularly the epidermis) and fruit of some species are reported toxic to stock and humans if eaten. Also has allergenic and irritant properties.  | 
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Codiaeum sp. EUPHORBIACEAE 
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Codiaeum sp. EUPHORBIACEAE  | 
        
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Codiaeum variegatum EUPHORBIACEAE  | 
        
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Conium maculatum APIACEAE  | 
        Hemlock, Poison Hemlock, Poison Parsley, Mother Die, Herb Bennet, Carrot Weed Carrot Fern This plant is dangerously poisonous. All parts are poisonous.  | 
        Full page PDF   | 
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Coprinus atrimentarius COPRINACEAE  | 
        
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Cyclamen persicum PRIMULACEAE  | 
        Cyclamen The corm is poisonous, causing nausea and vomiting.  | 
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Cytisus scoparius FABACEAE  | 
        Scotch Broom, English Broom, Common Broom All parts of this plant are poisonous, particularly the seeds and foliage..  | 
        Full page 
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*Information in the 'Notes' field is taken from:
      Everist, Selwyn L. (1974). Poisonous Plants of Australia. Angus & 
      Robertson, Sydney, N.S.W.
      Shepherd, R.C.H. (2004) Pretty but Poisonous. R.G. and F.J. Richardon, 
      Melbourne.
      Wilson, S. (1997). Some Plants are Poisonous. Reed Books Australia, Kew, 
      Victoria.
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