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The most dangerous UK plants for children (ranked in terms of popularity):<\/h3>\nThe most dangerous UK plants for pets (ranked in terms of popularity):<\/h3>\nPeonies<\/h3>\n
Peonies<\/h3>\n
Peonies are the most popular plants in the UK, according to UK Google search data over the last two years.<\/p>\n
The \u201cpopular\u201d garden plant and flower is often used in wedding bouquets but is something pet owners and parents need to be aware of in their gardens.<\/p>\n
The plants are beautiful but they contain the compound paeonol which can cause upset if ingested and can be irritating to your pet\u2019s skin.<\/p>\n
Some of the symptoms of peony ingestion pets may display include vomiting, diarrhoea and depression. If your pet displays these symptoms, it\u2019s best to visit a vet as soon as possible.<\/p>\n
If a child eats part of a peony, seek medical advice immediately, take a sample of the plant with you to A&E and don\u2019t panic.<\/p>\n
Hydrangeas<\/h3>\n
Hydrangeas are the second most popular plant, with over 1.8 million UK Google searches over a two-year period.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n While they are popular, they are extremely toxic and can cause skin allergies. The bulbs are also toxic to both cats and dogs as they contain cyanide.<\/p>\n The recommended solution is to keep the plant out of reach of young children and pets and seek medical attention if any part is ingested by either pets or small children.<\/p>\n Lupins come in third place with over 1.7 million UK Google searches. Multiple parts of these plants are harmful including the seeds and leaves which contain alkaloids, lupinine and sparteine, which have a \u201ctoxic effect\u201d on humans and pets.<\/p>\n These plants can be harmful if ingested by a child or pet. If this happens, visit A&E or a vet immediately.<\/p>\n Remember to take a sample of the plant with you to both the vet and A&E.<\/p>\n Emma Snowden, assistant buyer at Kaleidoscope, said: \u201cAs we head into autumn, Brits are making the most of the last few months of the year that we\u2019re able to take full advantage of gardens and outdoor spaces.<\/p>\n \u201cWe want everyone, whether an animal or human member of the family, to be able to enjoy this time, without worrying about what may be lurking in the flower beds.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is especially relevant to those who have just moved house and are unfamiliar with their outdoor space, unaware of the plant landscape they have inherited.<\/p>\n \u201cHopefully homeowners and renters up and down the country will find our research highlighting these little-known garden dangers for pets and small children to be useful.\u201d<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nLupins<\/h3>\n