Scientific Name
Hedera canariensis
Common Name
Canary ivy, Madeira ivy, Algerian ivy

SKIN IRRITATION SEVERE!

Characteristics

Family
Araliaceae
Plant Description
Woody, climbing or creeping, evergreen vine; leaves alternate, simple, juvenile forms lobed, red-hairy below; flowers small, yellow-green, 5-parted; fruit fleshy, black.
Origin
Eurasia.
Where Found
Houseplant or interiorscape; landscape as cultivated woody vine.
Mode
Dermatitis summer and winter.
Poisonous Part
Berries, leaves.
Symptoms
Severe irritation and allergic contact dermatitis after a delay following contact with cell sap.
Toxic Principle
Triterpenoid saponins and polyacetylene compounds.
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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