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Cortaderia selloana

Scientific Name: Cortaderia selloana Common Name: Pampas Grass Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Leaves have very sharp edges, which is not obvious. Also highly invasive and should not be planted in landscapes.
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Cotoneaster spp

Scientific Name: Cotoneaster spp. Common Name: Cotoneaster Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Highly poisonous if ingested. Leaves, berries and flowers contain cyanogenic glycosides which is toxic. Supervise pets and children playing near this plant.
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Crassula ovata

Scientific Name: Crassula ovata Common Name: Jade Plant Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Mildly poisonous if ingested causing vomiting or diarrhea to humans and pets. Sap may be irritating to the skin.
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Cycas revoluta

Scientific Name: Cycas revoluta Common Name: Sago Palm Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No All parts of the plant are toxic to humans and pets if eaten. Tips of the 'leaves' are surprisingly sharp. Use caution when placing this plant in your landscape.
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Dasylirion spp

Scientific Name: Dasylirion spp. Common Name: Mexican Grass Tree, Desert Spoon Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? Yes Some plants in this family have pointed leaf tips while others have many spines.
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Digitalis purpurea

Scientific Name: Digitalis purpurea Common Name: Foxglove Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No All parts are poisonous if ingested. Supervise pets and children playing near this plant.
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Dracaena spp

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

Scientific Name: Echium candicans Common Name: Pride of Madeira Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Leaves and stems contain numerous small hairs, which can be irritating and cause dermatitis.
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Erythrina spp

Scientific Name: Erythrina spp. Common Name: Coral Tree Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Seeds are poisonous if ingested. Supervise pets and children playing near this plant.
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Eschscholzia californica

Scientific Name: Eschscholzia californica Common Name: California Poppy Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Entire plant is toxic if ingested. Supervise pets and children playing near this plant.
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