‘Tis the season for holiday decorating but be careful - some of those decorative seasonal plants are poisonous and dangerous or even fatal if ingested. Be wary of pets and grandchildren who might visit and keep these out of reach if you have them on display.

The red Holly berry is highly toxic and can be fatal, even in small amounts.

Known as the kissing plant, Mistletoe berries are poisonous. Both leaves and stems are also poisonous. Kiss under the mistletoe but don’t put your lips near the plant itself.

Jerusalem Cherry also has red berries which are poisonous. All parts of this plant are toxic if ingested.

The berries, leaves and stems of Bittersweet are all poisonous.

It’s long been known that the Poinsettia plant contains an irritant that can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. It’s not as poisonous as once thought, but can make someone seriously ill if ingested.