- Warning: If you suspect a child may have been poisoned,
immediately contact your doctor or the National Poisons
Information Centre Urgent Phoneline on 03 474 7000. For
non-urgent information Ph. 03 479 1200
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- Internal Poisons - poisonous if eaten
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- Laburnum
(Laburnum anagyroides). The black
seeds are very poisonous if they are chewed or crushed
before swallowing, as with kowhai. It mainly grows in the
southern half of the North Island.
Lantana (Lantana camara). It is more common for
children to be affected by eating the small blue-black berries,
although stock have been poisoned too. In New Zealand there are
several forms with different coloured flowers and differing
degrees of toxicity, but to be on the safe side none of them
should be eaten. A commonly cultivated shrub which grows wild
north of Auckland.
Larkspurs
(Consolida species). These
ornamental annuals are closely related to delphiniums, and all
parts are poisonous. Although larkspurs and delphiniums have no
fleshy fruits, they are so poisonous that even the pretty
flowers could cause illness if eaten.
Lily of the valley
(Convallaria majalis). All
parts are poisonous if eaten, but the orange berries are most
likely to attract young children. Although uncommon, it is
presently available in nurseries in the North Island.
Lily of the valley shrubs
(Pieris species)
Like most members of the heather family, these plants are
poisonous. The little white flowers should not be eaten.
Lupins
(Lupinus species) All the species
commonly grown have poisonous seeds which if crushed or chewed
before being swallowed result in the release of toxins.
- Acknowledgement
- Kids Friendly New Zealand would like to
acknowledge that this information is part of a Landcare
Research New Zealand Ltd 1999 report on Poisonous Plants and
was written by W.R. Sykes, June 1991, Revised April 1999.
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- Disclaimer of Liability for
Health-Related Advice
- This information is not intended to be
comprehensive or to provide medical advice to you. While all
care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the
information, no responsibility, whatsoever, is accepted
for any actions taken in reliance on it. Specific advice on
medical issues should be sought from a health professional.
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