The toxicity of landscape plants

  • The Coontie Palm (Zamia integrifolia) is a common native plant species in our landscapes. Coontie palms are cycads and nearly all cycads are toxic. They have a toxin called “Cycasin” that can cause severe reactions if ingested, including death. Photo courtesy of UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County
    The Coontie Palm (Zamia integrifolia) is a common native plant species in our landscapes. Coontie palms are cycads and nearly all cycads are toxic. They have a toxin called “Cycasin” that can cause severe reactions if ingested, including death. Photo courtesy of UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County
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