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Euphorbia spp

Scientific Name: Euphorbia spp. Common Name: Spurge Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? Some species have spines. Sap is irritating and can be toxic if one gets it on exposed skin such as bare hands or eyes. Some species have spines.
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Euphorbia tirucalli

Scientific Name: Euphorbia tirucalli Common Name: Fire Sticks, Sticks on Fire, Pencil Cactus, or Milkbush Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely?
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Ficus spp

Scientific Name: Ficus spp. Common Name: Fig Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Sap is toxic. Use caution when working with this plant and consider wearing protective clothing such as long sleeves, long pants, gloves, sturdy shoes and eye protection.
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Grevillea spp

Scientific Name: Grevillea spp. Common Name: Grevillea, Spider Flower Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No It produces hydrocyanic acid in the flowers and leaves which can cause dermatitis.
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Hedera spp

Scientific Name: Hedera spp. Common Name: English Ivy, Ivy Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No All parts are poisonous. Supervise pets and children playing near this plant.
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Heteromeles arbutifolia

Scientific Name: Heteromeles arbutifolia Common Name: Toyon Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Unripe berries are poisonous because they contain cyanogenic glycosides which can convert to poisonous cyanide if eaten.
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Ipomea spp

Scientific Name: Ipomoea spp. Common Name: Morning Glory 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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Jacaranda mimosifolia

Scientific Name: Jacaranda mimosifolia Common Name: Jacaranda Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No All parts of the tree are toxic if ingested. Supervise pets and children playing near this plant.
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Juniperus spp

Scientific Name: Juniperus spp. Common Name: Juniper Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No All Juniper berries can cause diarrhea, upset stomach and kidney problems. The berries contain thujone in varying amounts from high to low.
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Kalanchoe spp

Scientific Name: Kalanchoe spp. Common Name: Felt Plant, Mother of Thousands Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No If dogs or cats ingest this plant, it can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Supervise pets and children playing near this plant.
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