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Family:Campanulaceae

Lobelia is a genus of numerous species of large and small flowering
L.Erinus L.Anatina plants. All plants in this genus are toxic and have a low to medium toxicity
level. Symptoms of toxic poisoning for humans and animals could be nau-
sea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dry mouth, dizziness and tremors, convulsions,
fast heartbeat and very low blood pressure. However, to experience the full
effect of the toxic poisoning, you must consume a large amount of plant
material. Although it’s strongly recommended you never eat these plants,
L.Deckenii L.dentata ingesting a small amount may result in only mild symptoms. Skin contact
with the plants sap could result in an irritating rash, while those with sen-
sitive skin could experience a very painful rash. The threat level of these
plants is low for adults, however, children being much smaller are more
vulnerable and should be schooled in the danger they pose. Pets should be
actively discouraged from eating or chewing any part of them, and you
should always wear gloves when handling them.

Family:Fabaceae

L.Albicaulis L.formosus Lupinus, is a genus of numerous species of herbaceous perennial
plants commonly known as Lupin. All plants in this genus are toxic, es-
pecially their seeds, and have a low to medium toxicity level. However,
depending on the species and age of the plant –younger plants are more
toxic – will determine the level of danger it poses. In general, symptoms
of toxic poisoning for humans and animals, especially grazing livestock,
L.flavoculatus L.peirsonii could be difficulty breathing, dizziness, confusion, nausea, and stomach
and intestinal complaints, along with cardiac arrest and respiratory fail-
ure. Handling the plant is safe; however, you should always wear gloves
when handling any plant with the potential to harm you. Always treat
lupines with caution. Warn children about them, and stress the danger
of putting any part of them near their mouths. Keep your pets away
from them and never allow them to eat or chew any part of them.

Family:Asteraceae

T.erecta T.lemmonii Tagetes is a genus of around 50 species, of herbaceous perenni-
al plants known as Marigold. All the plants in this genus are consid-
ered non-toxic. However, ingesting large amounts of any plant in the
genus will result in stomach upset. Handling Marigolds is safe for
most people, but some people with sensitive skin could suffer skin ir-
ritation. Many species of marigolds are edible like the French mari-
gold, Pot marigolds (of the genus Calendula), Signet marigold, and
T.mendocina T.subulata
Mexican marigold, but some like the African marigold, are just too
bitter to be eaten. Although deemed non-toxic, one should never be-
come complacent when dealing with garden plants. Always wear
gloves when handling marigolds, teach children not to handle them,
but if they do, never to put them near their mouths. Keep pets under
control, and never allow them to eat or chew them.