Scientific Name
Grevillea spp.
Common Name
Silky oak, silver oak, Grevillea 'Robyn Gordon'

SKIN IRRITATION SEVERE!

Characteristics

Family
Proteaceae
Plant Description
Evergreen trees and shrubs; leaves alternate, deeply lobed or toothed; flowers in a terminal cluster, tubular, white, red, yellow, or orange.
Origin
Australia.
Where Found
Houseplant or interiorscape.
Mode
Allergic dermatitis .
Poisonous Part
Wood (sawdust), flowers, leaves.
Symptoms
Intense itching, streaking, and blisters, often delayed after contact.
Toxic Principle
Resorcinols.
Severity
SKIN IRRITATION SEVERE!

"Poisonous Plants of North Carolina," Dr. Alice B. Russell, Department of Horticultural Science; Dr. James W. Hardin, Botany; Dr. Larry Grand, Plant Pathology; and Dr. Angela Fraser, Family and Consumer Sciences; North Carolina State University. All Pictures Copyright @1997Alice B. Russell, James W. Hardin, Larry Grand. Computer programming, Miguel A. Buendia; graphics, Brad Capel.

Disclaimer: The list of poisonous plants on this web site does not necessarily include every poisonous plant that is known, or that might be found in an urban landscape or home. North Carolina State University does not advise eating any of the plants included in this web site. The information concerning edibility is taken from the literature, and the degree of reliability is unknown. We discourage the use of any of these plants for self medication. In cases of accidental exposure or ingestion, contact the Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222.

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