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Achillea millefolium

Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium Common Name: Yarrow Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No In rare cases, yarrow can cause severe allergic skin rashes; prolonged exposure can increase the skin's photosensitivity.
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Agapanthus spp.

Scientific Name: Agapanthus spp. Common Name: African Lily, Lily of the Nile Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Agapanthus lilies are of minimal toxicity to animals unless eaten in large quantities.
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Agave spp

Scientific Name: Agave spp. Common Name: Agave Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? Yes Leaves contain toxic sap and many species have spines.
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Aesculus X carnea

Scientific Name: Aesculus X carnea Common Name: Red Horsechestnut Tree Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Seeds of all species are poisonous if ingested and can cause severe pain. Supervise pets and children when playing near this plant.
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Mirabilis jalapa

Scientific Name: Mirabilis jalapa Common Name: Four-o'clock, Marvel of Peru Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Seeds and roots are poisonous if ingested Supervise pets and children playing near this plant.
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Myoporum laetum

Scientific Name: Myoporum laetum Common Name: Myoporum, Ngaio Tree Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Leaves and fruits are toxic if ingested. Invasive in California's wildlands, for more information visit: https://wric.ucdavis.
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Nerium oleander

Scientific Name: Nerium oleander Common Name: Oleander Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No All parts are poisonous if ingested. Discard prunings and dead leaves, and keep away from animal feed. Supervise pets and children playing near this plant.
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Opuntia spp

Scientific Name: Opuntia spp. Common Name: Cactus, Prickly Pear, Cholla, Indian Fig Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? Yes Problematic because of their obvious spines.
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Papaver nudicaule

Scientific Name: Papaver nudicaule Common Name: Iceland Poppy Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Poisonous if ingested. Supervise pets and children playing near this plant.
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Physalis spp.

Scientific Name: Physalis spp. Common Name: Chinese Lantern Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Leaves and unripe berries are poisonous if ingested. Supervise pets and children playing near this plant.
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