Are Ivy Plants Toxic?

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Ivy plants are toxic plants. All parts of the ivy plants are poisonous, causing burning of the throat, delirium, stupor, convulsions, hallucinations, fever and rash if eaten. The sap causes skin irritation, itching and blistering.

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