Important Poisonous Vascular Plants of Australia

Scientific and Common Namesa

Plant Characteristics

Habitat and Distributionb

Affected Animals

Toxic Principle and Effects

Comments and Treatmentc

aPlants introduced to Australia (not indigenous) are indicated by an asterisk (*) preceding the scientific name.

bFor detailed information on plant distribution, consult Australia's Virtual Herbarium website.

cEffective therapeutic regimens are not known for many acute poisonings. The use of activated charcoal as an adsorbent for organic toxins should be considered for these.