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Amaryllis belladona

Scientific Name: Amaryllis belladona Common Name: Naked Lady Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No All parts poisonous if ingested. Supervise pets and children when playing near this plant.
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Anigozanthos spp

Scientific Name: Anigozanthos spp. Common Name: Kangaroo Paw Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Fine hairs on flowers can cause both skin and moderate eye irritation.
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Artemisia spp

Scientific Name: Artemisia spp. Common Name: Sagebrush Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Poisonous, contains monoturpene thujone. Sages (Artemisias) are of minimal toxicity to animals unless eaten in large quantities.
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Asclepias spp.

Scientific Name: Asclepias spp. Common Name: Milkweed Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No All parts of many species are poisonous if ingested. Note that many kinds of native and non-native milkweeds grow in our area.
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Baileya spp

Scientific Name: Baileya spp. Common Name: Desert Marigold, Marigold Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Baileyas are of minimal toxicity to animals unless eaten in large quantities.
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Bougainvillea spp

Scientific Name: Bougainvillea spp. Common Name: Bougainvillea Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? Yes Sap is mildly toxic if ingested in large quantities, puncture by thorns can lead to dermatitis due to coating on surface.
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Brugmansia X candida

Scientific Name: Brugmansia X candida Common Name: Angel's Trumpet Tree Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Entire plant including the nectar is toxic if ingested.
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Cordyline spp

Scientific Name: Cordyline spp. Common Name: Cabbage Tree, Dragon Tree, Corn Plant Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No If cats or dogs chew on this plant, it can result in vomiting.
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