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PLEASE NOTE:
"Poisonous" does not mean deadly. Some manifestations of toxicity are subtle. The dose, as always, determines if a plant is safe source of nutrients or a toxic hazard.

Scientific Name: Pieris japonica and other spp.

Common Name: Japanese Pieris, Mountain Fetterbrush

Species Most Often Affected:

Poisonous Parts: leaves, nectar

Primary Poisons: andromedotoxin

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