Incidence of plant poisonings in Philadelphia noted as poison information calls

During a one year period, plant calls were 5.3% of the total number of poison information calls. Of all confirmed plant exposures, 6.8% developed symptoms. Of all suspected plant exposures, 3.2% developed symptoms. Most (75%) of plant exposures occurred in children 3 years old and under. There was no difference between the sexes in exposures or symptoms.