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New warning over the Woolworths Discovery Garden plant that’s ‘toxic’ to humans

‘All parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested.’ - by Amy Sinclair
  • 23 Sep 2019

A new warning has been issued to Woolworths Discovery Garden fans amid claims that one of the promotion’s plants is toxic to humans. 

An eagled-eyed collector has pointed out that ‘all parts of the snapdragons are poisonous if ingested.’ 

New warning over the Woolworths Discovery Garden plant that’s ‘toxic’ to humans

And given that many Discovery Garden fans are growing their seedlings in the official trays alongside edible vegetable and herb plants, there are concerns the seeds could be mixed up or mis-labelled. 

Posting on social media, the concerned Discovery Garden fan wrote: ‘A word of warning to the little planters from Woolworths…..

‘Toxicity of Snapdragons: For humans, it is believed that all parts of the snapdragon are poisonous if ingested. 

‘Just letting you know!’

The snapdragon plant is safe for dogs, cats and horses to ingest - there is conflicting information on whether it’s safe for humans.

Leading gardening site The Spruce saying the plants are toxic to humans, saying 'For humans, it is believed that all parts of the snapdragon are poisonous if ingested.’

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A new warning has been issued over Discovery Garden's snapdragon plant.

Image: Supplied
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This image shows how similar the plants are, and how easily they can be mixed up.

Image: Supplied

The University of California also lists snapdragons in their ‘safe’ plants list for people to have in their gardens - but recommends urgent action if any of the plant has been ingested. 

‘The plants on this list are generally believed to be safe,’ they say. ‘However, if you suspect that a child (or adult) has eaten quantities of any of these plants (or any of their parts), or if you notice symptoms such as illness or dermatitis after handling these plants, call your Poison Control Center for additional information. 

‘It is assumed that the plants listed here are not being used as teas, herbs, or medicines.’

However other some other sites claim the flowers themselves are edible and not toxic.

Says the site Gardening Know How: ‘Snapdragons make it on the edible flower lists, but they are there solely for their ornamental value. Really, of all the edible flowers, snapdragon probably ranks last on the list. Its edibility isn’t in question, it won’t poison you, but the question is do you even want to eat it?'

Adding to the concern are reports from many collectors saying they’ve accidentally mixed-up their particular plants. 

Said one: ‘All my seeds fell out of their pot I chucked them back together but I feel like this isn’t the correct plants 😂’

Added another: ‘Can maybe help me ID [these plants] please? Also, my spinach doesn't look like spinach? Any ideas lol. My 2.5yr old has done most of the playing so we have had a few mix ups.’

Said a third: ‘The wind mixed up 4 of my signs 😭... so after further research this ‘chives’ looks more like beetroot??’

A Woolworths spokesperson tells New Idea Food: 'As stated on the packaging, Woolworths Discovery Garden components should not be consumed, other than fruit, vegetables or herbs.

'We also recommend that customers wear gloves when handling. Woolworth Discovery Garden is not suitable for children under 3 years, and is recommended for 5 years and over.'

Amy Sinclair
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Amy Sinclair is a contibutor for New Idea Food.

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