toxic plant
Harmful botanical specimen
A toxic plant is one that produces substances harmful to humans or animals if touched, ingested, or inhaled.
The category includes common garden plants like oleander and foxglove, wild species like poison ivy, and houseplants like philodendron.
Toxicity varies widely—some cause mild skin irritation, others can be fatal: Keep toxic plants away from children and pets.
- SolanaceaeNightshade plant family
- alkaloidNitrogenous plant compound
- poisonousCapable of causing death
- convulsionsInvoluntary muscular contractions
- wolfsbaneToxic flowering plant
glycoside · nightshade · deadly nightshade · organ failure · poison control · ricin · castor bean · oxalate · saponin · tannin · hallucination · diarrhea · rash · bitter taste · paralysis · belladonna · angel's trumpet · vomiting
edibility/safety
toxic plantedible plant
Vegetation safe to eat
food plant · salad green · potherb · culinary herb · vegetable