Scientific Name
Podocarpus macrophyllus , Podocarpus spp.
Common Name
Shrubby yew podocarpus.

CAUSES ONLY LOW TOXICITY IF EATEN.

Characteristics

Family
Podocarpaceae
Plant Description
Evergreen shrub or tree; leaves alternate, simple, narrowly strap-like, dark green with lighter midrib; pollen cones yellowish and elongated; seed light blue, fleshy, with red, enlarged stalk.
Origin
Asia.
Where Found
Houseplant or interiorscape; landscape as cultivated ornamental woody shrub
Mode
Ingestion
Poisonous Part
Fleshy seeds (resemble fruits) eaten by children.
Symptoms
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
Toxic Principle
Unidentified.
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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