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Substances, plants and mushrooms

The list contains the most frequently asked about and most common causes of poisoning in humans. You can search for items by typing in a search word. If you do not find the item you are looking for, you may call the Poison Information Center 0800 147 111 to check if it is poisonous.

Plant and mushroom species and genera are listed depending on whether all species of a genus are poisonous or only some. Unfortunately, the Poison Information Center is not able to identify plants and mushrooms over the phone. Identification should always take place on the spot.

In addition to books on mushroom identification, mushroom experts can help you identify mushrooms. Experts can be found via mycological societies and the Martha Organization, for example.

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Yew (Taxus)

Plants

Highly toxic. The needles, bark and berry seeds of the common yew (crushed or chewed) are toxic. The pulp of the berry is non-toxic. The initial symptoms of poisoning are nausea and vomiting, followed by a decrease in blood pressure, and various cardiac conduction disorders and arrhythmia. If the needles, bark or crushed/chewed berry seeds have been ingested, always contact the Poison Information Center.   

Yucca (Yucca)

Plants

The plant is non-toxic.

Zanzibar gem, ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)

Plants

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.

Zebra plant (Aphelandra)

Plants

The plant is non-toxic.

Zinnia (Zinnia)

Plants

The plant is non-toxic.

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