[header] How to determine if a plant is poisonous to your child or pet [title] Snap a photo and perform a quick internet search. [step] One of the easiest ways to get more information about your plant is to take a photo of it and then use it for reference when performing your search--especially if you don't know the plant's name. [substeps] Search using the plant's name. 
If you are lucky enough to know the name of the plant your search should be relatively simple. Include keywords such as " toxic " in addition to the plant name in your search to determine if the plant posses any danger.