A portfolio of illustrations
of some plants known to be poisonous in S.E. Australia
U - Z
Plant Name | 
        Notes* | 
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        High resolution PDF  | 
      
Urtica incisa URTICACEAE  | 
        Stinging Nettle Contact with the stinging hairs produces reddening accompanied by marked itching. Symptoms can persist in sensitive individuals.  | 
        Full page PDF   | 
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Vinca major APOCYNACEAE  | 
        Greater Periwinkle, Blue Periwinkle, Sorcerer's Violet This plant is potentially toxic. It is a common garden plant.  | 
         Full page PDF   | 
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Volvaria gloiocephala PLUTEACEAE  | 
        
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        Full page 
          PDF   | 
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Wisteria sinensis FABACEAE  | 
        Chinese Wisteria All parts of this plant are suspected to be toxic.  | 
        Full page 
          PDF   | 
      |
Zantedeschia aethiopica ARACEAE  | 
        Calla Lily, Lily of the Nile, Arum Lily. Pig Lily All parts of these plants are dangerously poisonous.  | 
        Full 
          page PDF   | 
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Zantedeschia elliottiana ARACEAE  | 
        Golden Calla All parts of these plants are dangerously poisonous.  | 
        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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