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Pine (Pinus)
The plant is non-toxic.
Pink rain lily (Habranthus robustus)
The plant is non-toxic.
Plantain (Plantago)
The plant is non-toxic.
Plastic
Orally: Plastic is not toxic when ingested, but may cause suffocation if the swallowed pieces are large.
Inhaled: In fires, the burning plastic produces highly toxic vapours.
Melted plastic: Polyethylene is one of the most common plastics. A typical thermoplastic, it is used in household items and packaging, for example. When polyethylene melts, it is not considered toxic.
Plecthranthus (Plecthranthus)
The plant is non-toxic.
Plum (Prunus domestica)
Whole stones ingested: no risk of poisoning. Crushed stones ingested: toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms.
Other parts of the plant (such as flowers or leaves) are non-toxic.
Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
The plant causes local irritation. The plant fluid, or sap, can cause local irritation symptoms, such as stinging and burning at the exposure site. Does not absorb into the body. Rinse the exposed area with water.
Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum)
Highly toxic. The whole plant contains toxic alkaloids, such as coniine. Initial symptoms include abdominal pain, vomiting, tachycardia and tremors, followed by bradycardia, muscle weakness, and respiratory depression. If the plant has been ingested, the patient should seek medical attention.
Polka dot plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya)
The plant is non-toxic.
Ponytail palm (Nolina recurvata)
The plant is non-toxic.