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Fatsia | Five Finger | Fly Agaric | Foxglove | Gloriosa Lily

Fatsia (Fatsia japonica). The berries of this ornamental large-leaved evergreen shrub closely resemble those of its relation ivy. Although details of the toxicity of Fatsia are unavailable, assume that it is similar to ivy.

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Five finger or whauwhaupaku (Pseudopanax arboreus). This very common plant is likely to be poisonous to some degree because it belongs to the ivy family, however no records of poisoning are available. It has black berries.

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Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria). This red toadstool with a white-flecked cap is very poisonous if eaten. It is found where birches, pines, and native beech grow. (See also death cap)

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Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea). All parts of this widespread weed and garden plant are very poisonous.

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Gloriosa lily (Gloriosa superba). All parts of this beautiful climbing plant are poisonous. The tuberous roots are especially dangerous and most reported cases of human poisoning have been caused by eating these.

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