KNOW YOUR PLANTS - California Poison Control System

Yesterday-today-and-tomorrow Brunfelsia spp 4
Yew Taxus baccata 4
Yew, Japanese or Chinese (do not
confuse with Taxus species)
Podocarpus macrophylla 3
Yew, Southern tree (do not confuse
with Taxus species)
Podocarpus macrophylla 3
Yohimbe or Yohimbine
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Corynanthe yohimbe 4
Common Name Latin or scientific name Rating
Zamia Cycadaceae family 4
Zamia Zamia spp 4
Zephyr lily Zephyranthes atamasco 1,3
Table 4. Toxic Plants by Latin or Scientific Name
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Latin or scientific name Common Name Rating
Abelmoschus esculentus Lady's fingers 1
Abrus precatorius Black-eyed Susan 4
Abrus precatorius Indian bead or bean 4
Abrus precatorius Jequirity bean 4
Abrus precatorius Licorice vine 4
Abrus precatorius Licorice, Indian 4
Abrus precatorius Licorice, wild 4
Abrus precatorius Love bean 4
Abrus precatorius Lucky bean 4
Abrus precatorius Prayer bead or bean 4
Abrus precatorius Precatory pea or bean 4
Abrus precatorius Rosary bean or pea 4
Abrus precatorius Seminole bead 4
Abrus precatorius Wild licorice 4
Abutilon hybridum Chinese lantern 1
Abutilon hybridum Flowering maple 1
Acalypha hispida Chenille plant 1,3
Acalypha hispida Foxtail 1,3
Acalypha hispida Red hot cat tail 1,3