On Fri, 11 Nov 2005 14:05:48 -0700, "Richard Miller"
wrote:

Red and Yellow Bird of Paradise (Desert in Phoenix, AZ) seeds are toxic so
would it be a good idea not to plant any in your back yard if you have a
dog?

If you look at the stems of these plants, they are fierce with
thorn-like structures along the entire thing. I have several forms of
this plant in my gardens and no animals has browsed them, certainly
not a dog. I think it's safe.