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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
