Garden & ornamental plants: Toxic or Safe for Alpacas?

Every garden & ornamental plant in our database, sorted from most dangerous to safest.

PlantScientific nameStatusToxic parts
Angel's TrumpetBrugmansia spp.DeadlyAll parts
Autumn CrocusColchicum autumnaleDeadlyAll parts, including corms
Castor BeanRicinus communisDeadlySeeds (chewed), less so leaves
FoxgloveDigitalis purpureaDeadlyAll parts, fresh or dried
Lily of the ValleyConvallaria majalisDeadlyAll parts, including water in a vase
MonkshoodAconitum spp.DeadlyAll parts, especially roots
Sago PalmCycas revolutaDeadlyAll parts; seeds most toxic
TobaccoNicotiana tabacumDeadlyLeaves (fresh or dried)
DaffodilNarcissus spp.ToxicBulbs most toxic; leaves and flowers too
GarlicAllium sativumToxicCloves and leaves
Hellebore (Christmas Rose)Helleborus spp.ToxicAll parts
HyacinthHyacinthus orientalisToxicBulbs especially
IrisIris spp.ToxicRhizomes and leaves
LarkspurDelphinium spp.ToxicWhole plant; young growth and seed pods most toxic
LupineLupinus spp.ToxicLeaves, pods and especially seeds
OnionAllium cepaToxicBulbs and tops, raw or cooked
Potato (plant, sprouts, green tubers)Solanum tuberosumToxicFoliage, sprouts, peel of green or sprouted tubers
RhubarbRheum rhabarbarumToxicLeaves (stalks less so)
Tomato Plant (leaves & vines)Solanum lycopersicumToxicLeaves, stems and green fruit
TulipTulipa spp.ToxicBulbs especially

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