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| Trumpet flower side effects July 06, 2005 What happens if you eat a trumpet flower, what are the side effects and dangers? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Smarty Plants on staghorn sumac May 23, 2005 I currently have staghorn sumac in my yard located in Woodstock, Connecticut. it appears to be of the Rhus typhina species. i am removing these from my yard using a chainsaw and creating a pile of ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Smarty Plants on Texas cherry tomato April 24, 2005 We just bought 2 Texas cherry tomato plants at the plant sale. We have to container garden in a walled courtyard due to deer. (Would deer be attracted to the plants in a garden with herbs and high de... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Skin irritation caused by blanket flower (Gaillardia sp.) January 29, 2005 Could you tell me whether it is the leaves or the spent flower heads, the seed heads, that cause irritation to bare legs after walking through a field of Indian Blankets? Gallardia I believe is the La... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Smarty Plants on Poisonous Plants October 27, 2004 Hi Mr. Smarty Plants, I wonder who among the wonderful staff at the Wildflower Center can answer this. I occasionally get requests for information on toxic or irritating plants. Beyond the obvious ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Poisonous Trees September 23, 2004 Are redbuds and catalpa trees poisonous? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Smarty Plants on poisonous plants August 03, 2001 Do you have a list of plants that are poisonous to children and pets? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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