Hi Renee,

Wendy Andrew made a list of references available to ZooLex:
http://www.zoolex.org/publication/andrew/toxic_plant_references.html

Monika Fiby
Project Manager for ZooLex Zoo Design Organization
Sobieskigasse 9/12, 1090 Vienna. Austria


Allen Howard wrote:
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>
> Hi Renee
>
> There is a botanical reference called "The Plant Book" by David
> Mabberly. It contains condensed information on plant families and
> genera. Within the summary of each family or genus is a short list of
> alkaloids and other chemicals that characterize them. It also lists
> economic uses of specific plants in a group, which can also provide some
> insight. I have found this to be somewhat, if not completely, helpful
> in determining a plant's potential for toxicity.
>
> Allen Howard, Gardener
> Woodland Park Zoo
>
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> *From:* AZH@... [mailto:AZH@...] *On Behalf
> Of *renee_towan
> *Sent:* Dec/15/2006 10:25 AM
> *To:* AZH@...
> *Subject:* [AZH] Pittosporum tenuifolium
>
> I am aware that Pittosporum tobira is toxic but does anyone have
> information on P. tenuifolium (black stem pittosporum). Also I am
> searching for any information regarding plant toxicity, (books, web-
> sites) etc... Any information is appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Renee Towan
> Horticulturist
> Sacramento Zoological Society
>
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