Plants are among the more commonly reported exploratory ingestions in children Most such ingestions involve common house and garden plants Fortunately, of the many varieties of such plants, only a small fraction poses a serious toxic hazard ( Tables 102.18 and 102.19 ) When a child visits the ED after plant ingestion, a general evaluation should be performed Activated charcoal may be useful in adsorbing plant toxins The child who remains asymptomatic after a period of observation may be discharged and observed at home Children who develop symptoms or for whom there is strong suspicion or confirmation that the ingested plant poses a potentially serious intoxication should be admitted for further observation and specific or supportive treatment