Poisonous Plants: Beware for Kids!

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posted by Annie B. Bond Jun 28, 2003 10:08 am

filed under: Family Life, Children, Health & Safety

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By the Care2 Staff

Did you know that if your adventurous toddler eats even just a few berries from the ornamental Daphne plant, it could kill her?

Or that rhubarb leaves are fatal?

Now that we’re planning and planting our gardens, you need to know the plants to avoid if you have young children. Find out what they are and keep your family safe, here:

Texas A&M University: Poisonous Plants
and another resource,
University of CA. Healthcare; Poisonous Plants

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