Keep all houseplants out of young children's reach. Know the name of all your plants, both indoors and outdoors. Label each of your plants with the correct botanical name. Mushrooms and berries are particularly attractive to young children. Teach your children never to put mushrooms, berries or any part of a plant including leaves, flowers, stems, bulbs or seeds in their mouths.
Mushrooms are abundant after a rain.
Do not rely on cooking to destroy toxic chemicals in plants. If you suspect a poisoning, call the Sioux Valley Poison Control Center immediately. Pets, especially cats and dogs, also frequently ingest plants. In fact, of all the pet-related calls received by the Sioux Valley Poison Control Center, about 20 percent involve a plant. If a plant is known to be poisonous to humans, it's a safe bet it can also be harmful to your pet.