These are poisonous and must not be eaten:

1. Karaka - Corynocarpus laewgatus the flesh of the berries was a great treat. The most important thing for us to remember about this tree is that the kernel in the berry (when fresh or raw) contains a virulent alkaloid poison, which brings on convulsions of the limbs which, if the patient does recover, are usually permanently distorted.

2. Ngaio - Myoporum laetum This tree, especially the fruit, is regarded as poisonous and should not be eaten. It has other uses.

3. Piripiri, Hutiwai - Acaena sanguisorbae - Bidibid

4. Ponga - Cyathea dealbata - silver tree fern (woody fibre) The woody fibre is considered poisonous. It was used formerly as a part of the Maori spearhead

4. Poroporo - Solanum aviculare (the unripe green berries have poisonous properties - nothing written in book about this plant which is also called NZ Nightshade.)

5. Rangiora, Pukapuka, Wharangi - Brachyglottis repanda It is poisonous to stock, causing ”staggers”. Wild honey found near this plant should not be gathered until all the flowers have dropped; otherwise it is very poisonous.

6. Taraire - Beilschmiedia taraire (nothing about this in book)

7. Titoki - Alectryon excelsus - New Zealand ash The fruit is poisonous and should not be eaten.

8. Tutu, Tupakihi, Puhou - Coriaria arborea - Toot (seeds, stems and. leaves)

The seeds, stems and leaves of this tree, if eaten are extremely poisonous. The poisonous principle is called tutin. It affects the medulla oblongata and causes paralysis and death.

9. Urtica ferox - fierce nettle (nothing in book about this but the look of it almost speaks for itself)