Many house and yard plants, as well as wild mushrooms, are poisonous. Houseplants should be placed up high and out of reach. Identify your plants and place a plant information stick in the pot. If a child or a pet eats part of the plant the identification will be readily available. Also make sure your yard is free of mushrooms before toddlers and young children are allowed to roam the grounds.
Mushrooms can be extremely poisonous.
Location Houseplant Comments Can cause serious problems if swelling blocks normal breathing Pokeweed, Phytolacca Americana Toxic parts Leaves and roots Symptoms Nausea vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps and profuse sweating usually appear after several hours Location Comments Philodendron, Philodendron spp. All Symptoms Pain, irritation and swelling of the mouth, lips and tongue. Stomach upset and vomiting. Severe cases may cause breathing difficulties. Usually a problem in older children with a full set of teeth Azalea, Rhododendron spp.