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Old 07-09-2009, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by lannerman View Post
Hi, Gemmy, The plant is common laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) I know that the leaves contain cyanide and if crushed and placed in a sealed container will kill butterflies and moths quite quickly, as for the fruit, I am just not sure wether or not they would be poisonous but I would suggest that you talk to a vet very quickly.
Regards Lannerman.
The berries of P laurocerasus are not poisonous.