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Scientific Name: Bougainvillea spp. Common Name: Bougainvillea Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? Yes Sap is mildly toxic if ingested in large quantities, puncture by thorns can lead to dermatitis due to coating on surface.
Scientific Name: Brugmansia X candida Common Name: Angel's Trumpet Tree Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Entire plant including the nectar is toxic if ingested.
Scientific Name: Cordyline spp. Common Name: Cabbage Tree, Dragon Tree, Corn Plant Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No If cats or dogs chew on this plant, it can result in vomiting.
Scientific Name: Cortaderia selloana Common Name: Pampas Grass Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Leaves have very sharp edges, which is not obvious. Also highly invasive and should not be planted in landscapes.
Scientific Name: Cotoneaster spp. Common Name: Cotoneaster Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Highly poisonous if ingested. Leaves, berries and flowers contain cyanogenic glycosides which is toxic. Supervise pets and children playing near this plant.
Scientific Name: Crassula ovata Common Name: Jade Plant Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No Mildly poisonous if ingested causing vomiting or diarrhea to humans and pets. Sap may be irritating to the skin.
Scientific Name: Cycas revoluta Common Name: Sago Palm Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No All parts of the plant are toxic to humans and pets if eaten. Tips of the 'leaves' are surprisingly sharp. Use caution when placing this plant in your landscape.
Scientific Name: Dasylirion spp. Common Name: Mexican Grass Tree, Desert Spoon Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? Yes Some plants in this family have pointed leaf tips while others have many spines.
Scientific Name: Digitalis purpurea Common Name: Foxglove Thorns/Spines? How is this plant unsafe? How do you plant safely? No All parts are poisonous if ingested. Supervise pets and children playing near this plant.
