A portfolio of illustrations
of some plants known to be poisonous in S.E. Australia
I - K
Plant Name | 
        Notes* | 
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Ilex aquifolium AQUIFOLIACEAE  | 
        English Holly, Holy Tree These plants have prickly leaves and bright red berries both of which are poisonous. They are dangerous to animals as well as people.  | 
        Full page PDF   | 
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Ilex cv. AQUIFOLIACEAE  | 
        Holly These plants have prickly leaves and bright red berries both of which are poisonous.  | 
        Full page PDF   | 
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Ipomoea purpurea CONVOLVULACEAE  | 
        Morning Glory These plants are suspected to have toxic properties.  | 
        Full page PDF   | 
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Iris germanica IRIDACEAE  | 
        German Iris, Bearded Iris Because of extreme unpalatability cases of poisoning are rare. The dried rhizome provides the commercial Orris Root Powder used in potpourri.  | 
        Full page PDF   | 
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Kalanchoe tubiflora CRASSULACEAE  | 
        Mother of Millions There is every indication that these plants are toxic to humans.  | 
        Full page 
          PDF   | 
      
*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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