Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.32779/gf.6.2-3.3

Poisonous plant species in kindergartens of Trešnjevka – north district in Zagreb

Miroslav Poje orcid.org/0000-0002-3454-7675 ; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagreb.
Tajana Pavlinić ; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagreb.
Dubravka Dujmović Purgar orcid.org/0000-0002-6150-3010 ; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagreb.
Mihael Kušen ; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagreb.
Tatjana Prebeg ; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagreb.
Vesna Židovec orcid.org/0000-0002-3429-3898 ; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagreb.

Abstract

When designing open spaces for children, it is necessary to pay attention to the selection of plant species that should not be dangerous for them. The aim of this research was to inventory the dendrological flora on the playgrounds of children's kindergartens in the Trešnjevka - north district and to determine the presence of poisonous plant species. The research was conducted in 13 kindergartens with playgrounds. Poisonous woody species were present in all analyzed locations and comprised 40% of woody species. A total of 29 poisonous woody species were identified, among which cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus L.), which was recorded in a total of seven kindergartens, and yew (Taxus baccata L.), which was recorded in one kindergarten, are particularly dangerous. The results showed that a large number of poisonous species are present in the area of kindergartens, which suggests that the potential danger which some ornamental plant species can pose to children's health and safety is insufficiently considered when designing such spaces.

Keywords

child safety, kindergarten, playground, poisonous plant species.

Hrčak ID:

306898

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/306898

Publication date:

30.6.2023.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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