Poison Plants

What poisonous plant is named after an animal?

• Crocodile Fern

• Lion's Grass

• Wolfsbane

• Horsehead Philodendron

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What type of spring flower has a poisonous bulb?

• Tulip

• Grape Hyacinth

• Allium

• Daffodil

Which type of berries are some of the most poisonous?

• Nightshade berries

• Honeysuckle berries

• Wild strawberries

• Cloudberries

True or False: Many birds can safely eat berries that are toxic to other animals.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

True or False: Some types of tree sap can be poisonous.

• True

• False

In what country is there a famous "Poison Garden?"

• Sweden

• France

• Scotland

• England

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

The country of Sweden has a law that allows its people to--

• Donate their extra berries to food banks

• Plant the seeds from berries at community gardens

• Trade their berries at special markets

• Pick berries from wherever they want

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What rhyme does Doug recommend for identifying poisonous plants?

• Leaves of two, can do harm to you

• Leaves of three, leave them be

• Leaves of four, can leave you sore

• Leaves of five, and you may die

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Many of this type of non-poisonous plant have square-shaped stems.

• Rosemary

• Thyme

• Peppermint

• Clove

True or False: Poison Ivy plants also have pointy stems.

• True

• False