There are surprisingly large numbers of poisonous plants. The best rule is to each your children never to such or eat anything unless given to them by their parents or by other adults whom they know. Most of the poisonous plants listed below are unpleasant to eat and so are difficult to consume in large enough quantities to be harmful but even so \u2014 play safe with children.<\/p>\n
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Older children can be taught which plants are dangerous but even they should be taught not to eat anything.<\/p>\n
Should your child swallow anything but the smallest amount of any of these plants, get medical help but do not panic.<\/p>\n
Some common examples :<\/strong><\/p>\n Aconite (all of the plant) Agricultural poisons absorbed through the skin<\/strong><\/p>\n There are so many chemicals used today in agriculture that it is difficult to generalise about them. The disturbing thing is that many of them are now available for the domestic market and so can present as a hazard even if you live in a city. As the symptoms are so variable it makes sense to say :<\/p>\n If you ever get any strange feelings after using pesticides, weed\u00ackillers or fertilisers, do not neglect them. Early, vague symptoms can quickly change into serious ones, so do not delay.<\/p>\n Some of these poisons affect breathing, some others nerve conduction and many are absorbed through the skin or the lungs.<\/p>\n
\nBroom (seeds and pods)
\nBryony (berries)
\nDaffodil and narcissus bulbs
\nDaphne (berries)
\nDeadly nightshade (berries)
\nHemlock (young leaves and unripe fruit)
\nHoneysuckle (berries) Laburnum (seeds and pods) Laurel (leaves and berries) Lupin (seeds and ponds) Potato (fruits and green tubers) Pyracantha (berries) Rhubarb (leaves) Yew (berries)<\/p>\n