Can you help? Is it poisonous?

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  1. vinnyd

    vinnyd Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi,

    We have had this lovely plant in our garden for years, but now have a new puppy and are not sure if it is poisonous. Can anyone identify it, please?

    Thanks in advance
     
    vinnyd, Apr 4, 2010
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    Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

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    Hi Vinnyd [​IMG]... It is a Fatsia japonica, also known as Aralia japonica, Japanese aralia, False castor oil plant & no it is not poisonous so your pup will be ok.. :thumb:
     
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    Marley is right (naturally:)) It is known as the False Castor Oil Plant as It's leaves are simlar in shape to the true Cstor Oil Plant, Ricinus, of which the seeds are poisonous.
     
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