Toxic Plants

rri (Feb '04)

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Former racehorse saved from starving to death (Modesto Bee)
He might have been alone in a field, but Phoenix didn't become so perilously thin by himself. H

Pretty can be dangerous (Canoe Home & Garden)
Lily-of-the-valley, clematis and chrysanthemums are attractive plants that can make your heart soar. Problem is, they're also capable of shutting it down.

8 health risks in your own backyard (MSNBC)
Is your warm-weather oasis an accident waiting to happen?

Roger Smith: Take note of these spring pet concerns (The Star Press)
Q: What extra concerns should I have now that spring is here and my pets are spending more time outdoors?

Know your toxic plants: Be sensible, not sorry (Naples Florida Weekly)
Toxic is defined as anything harmful, destructive or deadly — which by definition makes poison ivy (harmful), cacti (destructive) and oleander (deadly) all toxic plants. Plants are toxic because they want animals to stay away. Most animals, including humans, eat plants.