What plants are poisonous to cats?
From Poisonous Plants for Cats:The following is a listing of plants that are toxic to cats, as well as the most commonly encountered toxic plants: Amaryllis (Amaryllis sp.)Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale)Azaleas and Rhododendrons (Rhododendron sp.)Castor Bean (Ricinus communis)Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum sp.)Cyclamen (Cyclamen sp.)English Ivy (Hedera helix)Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe sp.)Lilies (Lilium sp.)Marijuana (Cannabis sativa)Oleander (Nerium oleander)Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum sp.)Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta)Spanish thyme (Coleus ampoinicus)Tulip and Narcissus bulbs (Tulipa and Narcissus sp.)Yew (Taxus sp.) You can also visit the Pet Poison Helpline for their Top 10 Plants Poisonous to Pets, and the ASPCA for their extensive list of Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants.
What is this plant with red berries? Is it poisonous?
it is nandina..poisonous, cyanide based. Never heard of human poisonings , dogs are more likely to get sick than cats..no effects on birds. edit: couldn't find anything on human poisoning being noted, but one plant site suggested to contact poison control with any ingestion.
Is this berry poisonous? What is the name of it?
There are two trees of red, plump berries growing on my campus. Yes, it is an actual tree. The berries are big (from marble size to about golf ball sized) and it's either pale red or a bit brighter. The inside is a yellowish-orange color. It is soft and there are blunt "spikes" coating the outside as well. What are the names of these, and are they poisonous? I live in Connecticut, USA. Thank you!
How do you tell if a berry is poisonous?
Other than chemical analysis? The direct approach is the only sure way, but since that could conceivably kill you, it's definitely not recommended. The general rule about any edible (or possibly edible) plant is: if you're not certain, don't eat it. By now, pretty much every possible plant has been tried out one way or other, though, so you should be able to find information on whether or not they're poisonous to humans using standard methods (library, Google, etc.). Remember, though, this sort of thing is potentially dangerous, so (a) be absolutely certain of your source, and (b) be absolutely certain of your identification before you eat anything.
What kind of plant is this? Is it poisonous to cats?
This is a Dracaena. Looks similar to a Yucca in the photo you post because you have cut off the edges of the leaves in your picture - an important part of the plant for identification purposes, unfortunately. But the leaves shown appear flexible and shiny. Yuccas are stiffer and more flat. Yuccas also need considerable light, far less than Dracaenas. Evidently people often confuse these two Genus categories. Can't blame them. Now, are they poisonous to cats? Good things you asked. The experts at the ASPCA file Dracaenas under Poison Control and post symptoms of poisoning by Saponins -- the chemical in Dracaenas: www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/... Saponins are natural chemicals that basically melt fat (the word "soap" comes from use of Saponins to dissolve grease). You can see how this could become a problem if you ate too much of it. But you asked, and now you know. Like that old gardener's saying, An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Are black berries poisonous?
GET YOUR CHILD TO AN EMERGENCY ROOM RIGHT NOW! I don't know where you live, but where I live, blackberries that you can eat, are ripe in late June and July. I would have him take you to where the berries are and show them to you. My bet is that they are Poke berries and they may well make you sick. These are round berries that are found on Poke Weed Plants that are common. The leaves are edible, but they have some toxins in them, enough to where anyone that I know who cooks them boils them once and pours off the water and then boils them a second time and pours off the water. The following was garnered from Wikipedia POKEWEED Toxic Principle Saponins, believed to be the primary toxic constituents, are present in the berry juice and other parts. Other toxic constituents have also been identified including the alkaloid phytolaccine (in small amounts) and the alkaloid phytolaccotoxin, as well as a glycoprotein. When pokeweed is used as food, the water in which it is boiled must be discarded. Clinical signs In humans: The eating of nonfatal quantities of poke, perhaps of the shoots, may cause retching or vomiting after two hours or more. These signs may be followed by dyspnea, perspiration, spasms, severe purging, prostration, tremors, watery diarrhea (often bloody) and, sometimes, convulsions. If a fatal quantity is eaten, perhaps including roots, the above signs are followed by paralysis of the respiratory organs and other narcotic effects, culminating in the death of the poisoned person.
Are these berries poisonous?
I'm not really a pro with hollies, but I suspect that Stijn is correct. Be advised, though, that berries, like some other plant materials, can be a very hit-or-miss kind of thing. Some are harmless to us, and even delicious, while others (which can look rather similar) can be very toxic indeed. I don't know enough about holly berries and the berries that look like them, to give solid advice other than "when in doubt, toss it out". In other words, if you're not certain it's safe, don't take the chance. At least berries are usually not as variable as mushrooms, which can have apparently "safe" species sometimes produce very bad effects. I once met an old Italian gentleman on a very nice mushroom identification walk. He didn't seem interested in the efforts of the leader, an extremely knowledgeable and interesting guy, but went about filling his basket with Honey Mushrooms, which were abundant at that time. I asked him whether he liked the walk, and he told me that he felt all that information was not important; that you only need to know a few mushrooms. "Of course," he said, "you have to know those few very, very well.."I have felt for many years that berries should be approached the same way.
What are some poisonous plants I should be aware of?
Following are some poisonous plants which you should be aware of :1)Cherry laurel - It is a fast growing shrub. It has thick evergreen leaves that are well protected from insects because they give off cyanide(a poisonous gas) if they are pierced or crushed.This poisonous shrub is indigenous to parts of south eastern Europe and south west Asia. It is also found in areas bordering the Black Sea and countries such as Iran, Turkey,Albania and Bulgaria.2) Poison ivy - A thick, sticky poison called urushiol causes severe swelling if it touches bare skin.Fig. : Swelling caused on exposure to urushiol.Some pictures of the plant poison ivy :Pic. : Poison ivy during spring.Pic. : Poison ivy during autumn.You should be aware of this plant only when you are in North America.3) Foxgloves - Just don't chew the leaves of this plant. If a mammal eats this plant's leaves, it risks a heart attack.Pic. : Flowers blooming on foxglove plant.When administered with care digitoxin(the poison found in a foxglove) can be used as a medicinal drug to treat people with heart failure. However, overdose can cause confusion, depression , drowsiness, hallucinations, psychoses, and visual disturbances.Foxglove is native to Europe.4) Deadly Nightshade - A family containing hundreds of plants that produce poisons called alkaloids. Although important in medicines, in large amounts they can kill.Pic. : One of the species of the Deadly Nightshade family.It is native to Europe, North Africa and Western Asia.5) Castor-oil plant - This is the world's deadliest plant. It releases a poison called ricin which is 10,000 times more deadly than the poison of a rattle snake. Poisoning occurs when animals, including humans, ingest broken seeds or break them by chewing: intact seeds may pass through the digestive tract without releasing the toxin.The toxin provides the castor oil plant with some degree of natural protection from insect pests such as aphids.Pic. : A castor plant with its seeds.It is native to the southeastern Mediterranean Basin, Eastern Africa, and India, but is widespread throughout tropical regions .There are a lot of benefits of castor plants as well.Thank you!P.S. : Reference :Ask Me Anything.Pic source : Google.
How do I determine which of my houseplants are poisonous?
Identify your plant - learn the correct botanical name, since common names often apply to more than one kind of plant. Find plant ID sites by googling “houseplant ID sites” - here’s one to get you started Identify My House Plant.Look up plant name on toxic plant lists* - again, google “toxic houseplants” to get access to many lists.*Please be aware that most of these lists, in my personal opinion, are needlessly alarmist, and don’t give any weight to relative toxicity. Here’s an article that does consider relative toxicity: Information On Plants Poisonous To CatsI don’t think there are any truly poisonous plants used as houseplants. Most of the plants on these lists only cause problems when they are ingested in great quantity, which almost never happens. Also, there are some plants that cause reactions in many people or animals, but not in others. (Think of it this way - peanuts cause severe reactions in some people, but no one is labeling peanuts “poisonous.” ) Some common plants that are pretty well established as being likely to cause bad reactions are dieffenbachia, lilies (true lilies, not peace lily, which isn’t a lily,) sago palm; the white sap in ficus and euphorbias causes reaction in some people; palms, ferns, and spider plants are considered by every source I’ve seen to be non-toxic. (15 indoor plants that are safe for cats and dogs) -
What are some ways to identify poisonous plants and berries in the wild?
There are different types of plant toxins: poison and venom.Poisonous plants are said to taste bitter. Provided the plant is known to be nonvenomous, it is usually be safe to taste it and then spit it out if it tastes poisonous.Venomous plants are toxic to the touch and should be avoided if possible. Poison ivy is perhaps the most recognizable of these in America, though few people realize it takes two very different forms-- arboreal and ground shrub. The ground shrub has smooth leaves, whereas the arboreal form has rough leaves. Both have a large leaflet with a pair of smaller leaflets behind. "Leaflets three, let it be!" There is no suitable replacement to learning what your local venomous plants look like and where they should be expected.