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The berries of cuckoo pint are toxic. They can be seen on stems in the undergrowth and will turn red when ripe.

Yew (Taxus baccata) is an evergreen shrub, commonly found in churchyards. The leaves are highly toxic to animals although birds can eat the berries with no ill effects.

Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) is a dangerous plant for humans. It contains toxic sap that can cause severe burns. It can grow as tall as 20 feet with huge leaves. It can be confused with native hogweed when not fully grown or when growth is stunted (e.g. regrowth after cutting). The shape of the leaves is different and they are bristly. The stem has red blotches on it (like many toxic plants. Giant hogweed is not native to the UK. It was first introduced as an ornamental plant and has spread thorough the UK. Giant hogweed should be destroyed as soon as it is identified. It is listed under Schedule 9 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 with respect to England, Wales and Scotland. As such it is an offence to plant or otherwise cause this species to grow in the wild. Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, giant hogweed is also classified as controlled waste. The photo shows a plant growing on an allotment. Bags have been put over the seedheads to prevent the seeds spreading while the plant is dying from the effects of the herbicide it has been sprayed with.

Bulbs and the plants that grow from them are known to be toxic in some animal species although there are no reports in rabbits.

This is my conservatory that contains a wide range of houseplants. The plants are intended to be out of reach of the rabbits that live in there. Most of the rabbits I have kept have left the plants alone but there has been a wide variation between individual rabbits' appetite for houseplants. Some have jumped up to chew bark from the citrus trees, so leaf guards have been necessary. Some plants have been nibbled but most have never been touched. Over the years, many rabbits have lived in my conservatory and none have shown any ill effects from the plants. However, my rabbits are offered a wide range of edible plants. Fruit tree branches and hay are always available so there is no need to attack the plants.

There is a marked species difference to susceptibility to poisoning from yew berries. The toxin is contained within the seed. The flesh is reputed to be safe to eat for any brave human who dares to eat them. The berries are eaten by wild like. Grey squirrels and some birds will dissect the fruit and reject the seeds. Other birds swallow to the whole berry but the seed passes through the digestive tract intact

This picture was taken in May. It shows two plants growing next to each other. The plant with the smooth, pale green, red-spotted leaf stems is hemlock (Conium maculatum). The plant with the grooved purple leaf stems is cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris).

This picture shows the stem of cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris). It shows the typical groove that signifies that the leaves are safe to pick for rabbits. The colour of the leaf stem can vary from green to pale purple and it may or may not be hairy

Hemlock flowers are typical of umbelliferae. There are flat-topped flower clusters that are small and white.