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Poisonous and Allergenic Weeds
- Asthma Weed (Pellitory)
Asthma Weed pollen may cause asthma, conjunctivitis, rhinitis and hay fever. Contact with plants may cause skin rashes and other allergic reactions.
- Castor Oil Plant
The seeds of this plant are the EXTREMELY TOXIC and may cause an allergic skin reaction on contact and may be LETHAL if swallowed.
- Camphor Laurel
Poisonous.
- Crofton Weed
Poisonous to horses and access to the weed for as little as 8 weeks will cause sickness and permanent damage to the animals.
- Fireweed
Toxic to cattle and horses.
- Green Cestrum
Highly poisonous to livestock, particularly cattle, and can be toxic to humans.
- Inkweed
Suspected of poisoning cattle.
- Kochia
Kochia has allelopathic effects on pasture and crop plan, and may be toxic to grazing animals.
- Moth Vine
The sap is acrid and causes severe discomfort if in contact with eyes or mucous membranes.
- Mother of Millions
Highly toxic to stock.
- Noogoora Burr
Seeds are poisonous and the plant can cause contact dermatitis in animals and humans.
- Privet - Broad Leaf and Small Leaf
Highly allergenic and can cause asthma attacks, allergic rhinitis and hay fever.
- Rhus
This plant can cause severe dermatitis and swelling of the face if any part of the plant makes skin contact with the sap causing the most severe reaction.
- Siam Weed
Pollen and contact with the plant can cause hayfever and skin rashes in some people. This plant is toxic to stock.
- Trad (Wandering Jew)
The sap can cause dermatitis in humans and dogs