Research Article

A Research on Poisonous Plants Found in Public Areas of the City Center of Burdur

Volume: 10 Number: 2 December 24, 2025
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A Research on Poisonous Plants Found in Public Areas of the City Center of Burdur

Abstract

Various plant species are used in the landscaping of public areas. However, when selecting these plants, their toxic properties are generally overlooked in favour of their urban aesthetic value, with preference given to species that possess ornamental, hedge, or groundcover characteristics. Nevertheless, several scientific studies have indicated that some of these plant species can cause poisoning. The presence of plants containing toxic compounds in parts such as roots, stems, leaves, fruits, seeds, rhizomes, and bulbs within public spaces poses a potential threat to public health. Therefore, identifying plant species that may be hazardous to human health, as well as understanding which specific plant parts are responsible for toxicity, is crucial for preventing accidental poisonings and protecting public health. This study aims to identify toxic plant taxa present in public areas within Burdur Province, Türkiye. For this purpose, observations were conducted during various periods in the spring, summer, and autumn of 2024, plants were examined, and poisonous species were recorded. A large number of previous studies were consulted to determine the toxicity information of the plants. In the study areas, 109 poisonous plant taxa from 54 families were identified, 68 of which were woody. The three families with the highest number of poisonous taxa were Rosaceae, Fabaceae (Leguminosae), and Solanaceae.

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Supporting Institution

The author has not received any financial support for the research, authorship, or publication of this study.

Ethical Statement

The study does not require ethics committee permission or any special permission.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Botany (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 24, 2025

Submission Date

April 14, 2025

Acceptance Date

August 8, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 10 Number: 2

APA
Yıldırım, B. (2025). A Research on Poisonous Plants Found in Public Areas of the City Center of Burdur. Sinop Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi, 10(2), 380-400. https://doi.org/10.33484/sinopfbd.1675841
AMA
1.Yıldırım B. A Research on Poisonous Plants Found in Public Areas of the City Center of Burdur. Sinop Uni J Nat Sci. 2025;10(2):380-400. doi:10.33484/sinopfbd.1675841
Chicago
Yıldırım, Bekir. 2025. “A Research on Poisonous Plants Found in Public Areas of the City Center of Burdur”. Sinop Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi 10 (2): 380-400. https://doi.org/10.33484/sinopfbd.1675841.
EndNote
Yıldırım B (December 1, 2025) A Research on Poisonous Plants Found in Public Areas of the City Center of Burdur. Sinop Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi 10 2 380–400.
IEEE
[1]B. Yıldırım, “A Research on Poisonous Plants Found in Public Areas of the City Center of Burdur”, Sinop Uni J Nat Sci, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 380–400, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.33484/sinopfbd.1675841.
ISNAD
Yıldırım, Bekir. “A Research on Poisonous Plants Found in Public Areas of the City Center of Burdur”. Sinop Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi 10/2 (December 1, 2025): 380-400. https://doi.org/10.33484/sinopfbd.1675841.
JAMA
1.Yıldırım B. A Research on Poisonous Plants Found in Public Areas of the City Center of Burdur. Sinop Uni J Nat Sci. 2025;10:380–400.
MLA
Yıldırım, Bekir. “A Research on Poisonous Plants Found in Public Areas of the City Center of Burdur”. Sinop Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 10, no. 2, Dec. 2025, pp. 380-0, doi:10.33484/sinopfbd.1675841.
Vancouver
1.Bekir Yıldırım. A Research on Poisonous Plants Found in Public Areas of the City Center of Burdur. Sinop Uni J Nat Sci. 2025 Dec. 1;10(2):380-40. doi:10.33484/sinopfbd.1675841


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