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Angel's Trumpet at School: Toxic But Manageable With Placement

Many landscape plants (azalea, oleander, holly) have toxic parts. Angel's Trumpet leaves, flowers, seeds are poisonous but only in large amounts—like tomato/potato relatives. Safe if planted where children won't eat them. NC Extension has detailed fact sheet.

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