Scientific Name
Nandina domestica
Common Name
Nandina, Heavenly bamboo

CAUSES ONLY LOW TOXICITY IF EATEN.

Characteristics

Family
Berberidaceae
Plant Description
Evergreen shrub; leaves alternate and clasping at base, 2-3-pinnately divided; flowers white in a terminal cluster; fruit bright red berries.
Origin
Japan
Distribution
Piedmont.
Where Found
Weedy in disturbed areas; in landscape, cultivated ornamental woody shrub, persisting after planting and escaping.
Mode
Ingestion.
Poisonous Part
Berries, caution.
Symptoms
No cases reported in humans, but berries are possibly toxic to cats and some grazing animals.
Toxic Principle
Unknown.
Severity
CAUSES ONLY LOW TOXICITY IF EATEN.

"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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