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Pittosporum spp

Scientific Name: Pittosporum spp. Common Name: Pittosporum, Mock Orange 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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Plumbago auriculata

Scientific Name: Plumbago auriculata Common Name: Cape Plumbago Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Ingesting any part of the plant can cause upset stomach. Contact with the plant can cause contact dermatitis and eye irritation.
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Plumeria spp

Scientific Name: Plumeria spp. Common Name: Plumeria Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No All parts are considered toxic and the sap can cause a rash in sensitive people. Supervise pets and children playing near this plant.
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Pteridium aquilinum

Scientific Name: Pteridium aquilinum Common Name: Bracken Fern Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Fronds are poisonous if ingested. Supervise pets and children playing near this plant.
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Pyracantha spp

Scientific Name: Pyracantha spp. Common Name: Firethorn, Pyracantha Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? Yes Plant has obvious thorns. Note how large the plant grows and plant it a safe distance away from sidewalks and paths.
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Ricinus communis

Scientific Name: Ricinus communis Common Name: Castor Bean, Red Castor Oil Plant; Varieties include 'Carmencita', 'Red Giant', and 'Impala' Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Seeds are poisonous if ingested. Leaves contain toxins as well.
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Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea

Scientific Name: Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea Common Name: Mexican Elderberry Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Roots, stems, and leaves of unripe fruits can cause diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Supervise pets and children playing near this plant.
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Sansiveria spp

Scientific Name: Sansevieria spp. Common Name: Mother-in-law-Tongue Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No All parts of this plant are toxic to both humans and pets. May cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea if ingested. Plant sap can cause skin irritation.
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Schinus molle

Scientific Name: Schinus molle Common Name: Pepper Tree, Peruvian Pepper Tree Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Leaves can cause dermatitis.
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Schinus terebinthifolius

Scientific Name: Schinus terebinthifolius Common Name: Brazilian Pepper Tree Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Fruits can cause upset stomach if ingested. This plant can be invasive in California's wildlands. For more information on this plant, visit https://wric.
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