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Poisonous and Irritant Plants Some plants contain toxins that can either be poisonous to humans or cause irritations - below is a list of some of these and their likely effects. This list is by no means complete but, hopefully, will give you an idea of common effects. |
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Footnotes [1] *=plants most likely to cause serious harm even when ingested in small quantities. Seek medical attention immediately if poisoning with these plants is suspected [2] These plants are all known to cause irritant or common allergic reactions. It is possible to develop allergies to any plants. Plants not in the Table which can also cause allergic reactions are pelargoniums, runner beans, Rhus, strawberries, and tomatoes [3] Other laurels such as Prunus lusitanica contain cyanide compounds but there are no recorded cases of poisoning in humans [4] Other species of Sambucus contain the same toxins [5] The toxins in flowers and fruits are broken down by heat or in winemaking
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