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Sedum spp

Scientific Name: Sedum spp. Common Name: Stonecrop, Pork & Beans Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Leaves are toxic if ingested and sap may be irritating to the skin.
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Senecio spp

Scientific Name: Senecio spp. Common Name: Dusty Miller, String of Pearls Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Sap may cause dermatitis.
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Solanum jasminoides

Scientific Name: Solanum jasminoides Common Name: Potato Vine Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? Yes Berries are poisonous if ingested, because they contain solanine. Supervise pets and children playing near this plant.
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Solanum spp

Scientific Name: Solanum spp. Common Name: Nightshade Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? Yes Many species are poisonous because they contain a poison called solanine and different species contain varying amounts. Some species have spines.
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Strelitzia reginae

Scientific Name: Strelitzia reginae Common Name: Bird of Paradise Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No If ingested by cats or dogs, can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Supervise pets and children playing near this plant.
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Tagetes spp

Scientific Name: Tagetes spp. Common Name: Marigold Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No If leaves ingested can cause upset stomach, sap may cause mild irritation. Supervise pets and children playing near this plant.
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Thuja spp

Scientific Name: Thuja spp. Common Name: Arborvitae Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Plants can be toxic if ingested because they contain thujone oil. Supervise pets and children playing near this plant.
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Viola spp

Scientific Name: Viola spp. Common Name: Violet Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Some seeds of some species are poisonous. Supervise pets and children playing near this plant.
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Wisteria spp

Scientific Name: Wisteria spp. Common Name: Wisteria Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Seeds are poisonous. Supervise pets and children playing near this plant.
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Euphorbia rigida

Scientific Name: Euphorbia rigida Common Name: Silver Spurge Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Sap is irritating and can be toxic if one gets it on exposed skin such as bare hands or eyes.
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