Topic: Poisonous Plants
Sesbania punicea
Common Name: False Poinciana, Purple Sesbane
Family: Fabaceae
Type: Poisonous Plants
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Nandina domestica
Common Name: Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina
Family: Berberidaceae
Height: 6 ft. - 8 ft.
Type: Poisonous Plants
Sun: Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
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Daphne odora
Common Name: Dwarf Bay, Fragrant Daphne
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Height: 3 ft. - 6 ft. 6 in.
Type: Poisonous Plants
Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
More info → Rhododendron yakushimanum
Common Name: Yak Rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae
Height: 2 ft. - 3 ft.
Type: Poisonous Plants
Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
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Melia azedarach
Common Name: Bead Tree, China Ball Tree
Family: Meliaceae
Height: 30 ft. - 40 ft.
Type: Poisonous Plants
Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
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Pieris japonica
Common Name: Andromeda Japonica, Fetterbush
Family: Ericaceae
Height: 9 ft. - 13 ft.
Type: Poisonous Plants
Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Soil: Acid (<6.0)
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Echium vulgare
Common Name: Blueweed, Viper'S Bugloss
Family: Boraginaceae
Type: Poisonous Plants
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Quercus dentata
Common Name: Daimyo Oak, Japanese Emperor Oak
Family: Fagaceae
Height: 40 ft. - 60 ft.
Type: Poisonous Plants
Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Soil: Acid (<6.0)
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Rhamnus cathartica
Common Name: Common Buckthorn
Family: Rhamnaceae
Height: 18 ft. - 25 ft.
Type: Poisonous Plants
Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
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Hydrangea serrata
Common Name: Blood-On-The-Snow, Mountain Hydrangea
Family: Hydrangeaceae
Height: 2 ft. - 4 ft.
Type: Poisonous Plants
Sun: Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Soil: Acid (<6.0)
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Cypripedium calceolus
Common Name: European Yellow Lady'S Slipper, Yellow Lady Slipper
Family: Orchidaceae
Height: 0 ft. 10 in. - 2 ft.
Type: Poisonous Plants
Sun: Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Soil: Acid (<6.0)
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Aesculus glabra
Common Name: Buckeye, Fetid Buckeye
Family: Sapindaceae
Height: 20 ft. - 40 ft.
Type: Poisonous Plants
Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
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Taxus cuspidata
Common Name: Japanese Yew
Family: Taxaceae
Height: 10 ft. - 25 ft.
Type: Poisonous Plants
Sun: Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Soil: Acid (<6.0)
More info → Hydrastis canadensis
Common Name: Golden Seal
Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 0 ft. 9 in. - 1 ft.
Type: Poisonous Plants
Sun: Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
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Clematis viticella
Common Name: Italian Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 10 ft. - 15 ft.
Type: Poisonous Plants
Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Soil: Alkaline (>8.0)
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Frangula alnus
Common Name: Alder Buckthorn, Glossy Buckthorn
Family: Rhamnaceae
Height: 10 ft. - 12 ft.
Type: Poisonous Plants
Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
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Lonicera tatarica
Common Name: Tatarian Honeysuckle
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Height: 8 ft. - 12 ft.
Type: Poisonous Plants
Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Soil: Acid (<6.0)
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Symphoricarpos albus
Common Name: Common Snowberry, Upright Snowberry
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Height: 3 ft. - 6 ft.
Type: Poisonous Plants
Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Soil: Neutral (6.0-8.0)
More info → Rhododendron alabamense
Common Name: Alabama Azalea
Type: Poisonous Plants
Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
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Frequently asked questions about Poisonous Plants
What are some examples of Poisonous Plants?
Commonly found Poisonous Plants include False Poinciana, Heavenly Bamboo, Dwarf Bay, Yak Rhododendron.
What conditions do Poisonous Plants grow best in?
There are many different types of Poisonous Plants. False Poinciana often grow best with plenty of sun exposure and can typically survive long periods of drought and low moisture soil. Andromeda Japonica grows best in full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day) and acid (<6.0) soil. Blueweed often grow best with plenty of sun exposure and can typically survive long periods of drought and low moisture soil. Daimyo Oak grows best in full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day) and acid (<6.0) soil.