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Family:Cycadaceae

Cycas is a genus of numerous species of stout woody trunked seed
C.Revoluta C.tropophylla
plants, with evergreen pinnate leaves. All plants of this genus are toxic,
with their seeds being particularly potent. They all have a low to medi-
um toxicity level. Symptoms of poisoning for both animals and hu-
mans, could be vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, depression, liver failure,
and in extreme cases even death. Although some people, after specific
C.micronesica C.rumphii preparation methods, do cook and eat them, these plants are not nor-
mally eaten by humans. Despite their toxicity, many of these plants like
the highly toxic Japanese sago palm, are popular houseplants and or-
namental garden plants. If you have one of these plants in your care,
but are unsure of its toxicity, you should research it using its scientific
name. Failing that, you should treat it with caution. Warn children of
the danger it poses. Supervise pets, making sure they do not eat or
chew any part of them, and always wear gloves when
handling them.

Family:Amaryllidaceae
N.Poeticus N.papyraceus
Narcissus,is a genus of numerous species of spring flower-
ing perennial plants. Many of the species are commonly called Daffo-
dils. All the plants in this genus are toxic – with their bulbs being so
toxic, if eaten, could kill – to both humans and animals. They have a
medium to high toxicity level. Symptoms of toxic poisoning, in hu-
mans and animals, could be abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diar-
rhoea, and seizures. Skin contact with the sap of these plants could
N.pseudonarcissus N.cyclamineus
cause irritation, and in cut flowers, when place in a vase, could kill
other cut flowers. When around these plants always wear gloves.
Store bulbs in their own containers, away from any food stuff, like on-
ions, and warn children of the danger these plants pose. If you sus-
pect toxic poisoning, in your children or pets seek medical help
straight away.