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Grass

Definition:

This article describes poisoning caused by an allergy to plant material from grass.

Poisonous Ingredient:

• The plant is not poisonous; however, some people have allergic reactions to some grass pollens.
• Although the grass itself may not be toxic, the fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides that may have been applied to the grass can be.

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Where Found:

• various varieties of grass

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