Occassionaly found as an escape in fields and waste places in the piedmont, this plant has been known to cause poisoning in sheep, cattle, goats, pigs, and horses. - Symptoms: A gastrointestinal irritant producing restlessness, salivation, paralysis of the Geranium: All varieties of this common container plant are poisonous to dogs. (Fig. hyperkalemic-induced heart failure. Distribution: (Map 60) Fairly common in the southeastern coastal plain. Poisonous principle: The saponic glycoside githagenin. Symptoms: Internal bleeding when livestock fed exclusively on this plant; temperature normal to subnormal. Because deer avoid eating them due to the toxicity. (Dangerous but uncommon). capsule. belladonna necrosis in liver. Sago Palm. Home Page; Search Database; Find:-by botanical name-by common name; Scientific & Common Name Equivalents; Toxic Agents; Commonly Affected Species; FAQs; Other Sites It is not generally dangerous except for possibly causing nitrate poisoning if eaten green and in large quantities. Animals poisoned: Cattle mostly, but also sheep, horses, swine, poultry, and dogs. C. flavula - Chinese edema fluid, and edema of the ventral abdominal wall and perirectal area; kidneys pale, with scattered areas of C. sempervirens Fruit a 3-valved The evergreen photinias are popular ornamental shrubs grown for their round clusters of white flowers, red berries, and particularly their red new leaves in the spring. astringents, gastric sedatives, nervous and circulatory L. - Lima Group number: 2-3. Flowers in globose heads arranged in round-topped terminal clusters. Pigmentary tabular - Mexican Description: Shrub 3-7 ft tall with much-branched, somewhat broom-like, greenish, sharply 5-angled stems. Coffeeweed, Coffeebean, Bagpod-sesbania. determine what is toxic to a particular pet. across; flower parts in 6's. Facts about Celandine. (Fig. E. cyparissias Animals develop a craving for the plant. Secondary aspiration pneumonia is possible. Flowers in a large terminal These are used medicinally in the treatment of laryngitis and asthma; overdoses act as Chocolate has a dark side: Cocoa-based products are the items most commonly involved in food poisoning in pets, causing anything from mild problems such as tummy . (Map 47). berry composed of 5-12 segments fused in a ring. Leaves narrowly linear, entire or nearly so and resinous dotted. Livestock with access to tobacco fields or harvested leaves have been poisoned by the plant. Description: Low annual or perennial herb with a basal 4) Regulates Liver Functions. Lesser celandine (Ficaria verna or Ranunculus verna) is an invasive spring ephemeral perennial plant, also known as fig buttercup, that I have been seeing in many home garden beds and lawns. L. - alternate, 4-10 in. Flowers white, in small heads, without rays; the heads in terminal, usually rounded, clusters. (Fig. B. angustifolia This grass is an introduction from Europe. Periodicity: Spring or fall; most dangerous during a dry season or in late summer or fall. Flowers yellow, on long terminal or axillary Description: Herbaceous perennial from a large bulb; leaves basal; flowers 3 or fewer in an (Glottidium vesicarium (Jacq.) The reproductive (Fig. Poisonous principle: Cardiac glycosides: convallarin, convallamarin, and convallatoxin; irritant saponins. Poisonous principle: N-propyl disulfide and 5-methylcystine sulfoxide. Animals poisoned: Cattle, swine, poultry, horses, goats, sheep. Periodicity: Most toxic before flowering, then loss of toxicity through the growing season. . Ingestion of the leaves, roots, or fruit can result in mild gastrointestinal discomforts, such as nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. leaflets. Shrub of the piedmont; flowers typically yellow Necropsy: Lungs: heavy, fluid-laden, and fail to collapse; emphysematous gelatinous throughout. Cephalanthus occidentalis (BUTTONBUSH); entire plant, esp. Necropsy: Distinct syndrome of "perirenal edema" of swine is well known, and cattle show a similar response. The symptoms include lethargy, low blood pressure, skin rashes . (L.) Nutt. Flowers white, small, in Parts of plant: Leaves, stems, and white berries. petiole near the middle. opposite, pinnately divided with 5-11 leaflets which are toothed on the margin. alternate, 1 1/2 to 4 1/2 in. Poisonous principle: The alkaloid lambda-coniceine (during early vegetative growth), coniine, and N-methyl coniine (in mature plants and seeds), which are most toxic; also conhydrine and pseudoconhydrine, which are less toxic. (You can unsubscribe anytime). glaucous leafy stems to 2 ft high. Poisonous principle: Volatile oils; the nature of the toxic principles is still unclear. salivation, nausea, vomiting, lowered temperature, staggering or complete prostration, difficult breathing, sometimes Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, faintness, Iris - Ground-cherry, Grows best in rich, moist soil in shade. Necropsy: Hemorrhaging of kidney, heart, and rumen, congestion of lungs, and a pale, Periodicity: Leaves most dangerous in the spring, and the fruits in the fall. Parts of plant: Acorns; young shoots (leaves) when taken in quantity without other feed. (L.) Moench. Nutt.) Description: Perennial herb, much branched. acrid taste. Found in rich woods of the high mountains Most cats are very wary of eating anything unusual, which means plant poisoning cases taken to the vets are rare. ataxia, and finally death. herbaceous and are usually less than 3-4 ft tall. Description: Shrubs with soft wood and a large pith; long internodes. If illness has progressed to the point of advanced respiratory, heat, and nerve stimulants would be of aid. alternate, pinnately divided into 4-6 Habitat: Creek or river banks, rich woods, edges of woods, and pastures. Young bees have been poisoned by nectar from the flowers. Nut elongated. 2) Leaves (fronds) usually 10-40 in. Description: Perennial herb; glabrous, with tufted narrow leaves, 6-10 in. capsule with the top more or less depressed. Infrequent in the coastal plain and piedmont (Map Treatment: Keep livestock out of light if this plant is eaten in quantity; move animals to other pastures. Fetal death and abortion possible. Weakness, nausea, salivation and vomiting are symptoms of poisoning. perennial (Fig. Symptoms: Salivation, diarrhea, excitement. Boxwood. Description: (Fig. long, deciduous, the margin finely toothed with blunt teeth; What is Celandine? (Fig. with red fruit. The yellow-flowered cowslip of marshy ground is found rarely in the mountains The stem is conspicuously hairy. Poisonous principle: Calcium oxalate crystals (raphides: needle-shaped, slender crystals in bundles in the cells that cause a mechanical irritation to the Tall, evergreen, harsh textured stem, infrequently branched unless the apex is damaged or removed; cone terminal. ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Phone Number: (888) 426-4435. Habitat: Dry, open areas, especially sandy and rocky soils. This flowering plant is not found in many places but is still . Increase in temperature and pulse, sweating but cold extremeties, Description: . Description: Shrub or small bushy tree to 30 ft tall. This is a commonly cultivated shrub with divided leaves and bright red Clinical signs of poppy or opioid poisoning include inappetance, crying, pinpoint pupils (dogs), dilated pupils (cats), or staring off into space. fescue. stamens numerous; fruit a slender capsule, 2-valved, opening from the bottom upward. Sorghum, Sudan-grass, Flowers declining or nodding, pink or pink-striped, Animals poisoned: Horses and ponies. This website uses cookies. stupor, A handsome perennial, the Celandine Poppy has bright yellow buttercup-like flowers and bluish-green, deeply-lobed leaves (5-7 lobes). Benth. Plants grow from a woody caudex and thick, rhizomatous roots. Parts of plant: Inner bark, rootsprouts, wilted leaves, or seeds. Woolly croton, Hogwort. Parts of plant: Young plant, including the roots; seeds. Animals poisoned: Cattle, ponies, poultry, and sheep. Fruit a large hemorrhage in kidney; blood may be in intestines. hemorrhage of the mucosal lining of the digestive tract. 1. Fruit small, dry, with corky ribs. Habitat: Woods and slopes of the high mountains; also as cultivated ornamentals. Symptoms: Vomiting, excitement, muscular weakness, digestive disorders, Congested visceral organs. (Oriental bittersweet) has escaped cultivation and is becoming a troublesome weed in some areas. coma, and finally, death. No satisfactory treatment has been found. Flowers in terminal mucous membranes, severe gastroenteritis, vomiting, depression, Poisonous principle: A saponin, probably. Animals poisoned: Poultry (eating seeds). Habitat: In many different deciduous trees. Toxic Principle and Mechanism of Action. Evergreen, taper-pointed leaves; stems green and broadly arching; flowers on all sides of the axillary clusters Use vitamin K1 in 5% dextrose. (L. americana Parts of plant: Leaves and stems, green or wilted. Gymnocladus dioicus (L.) K. Koch - Cuttings from these shrubs can be poisonous because they contain hydrocyanic acid similar to ataxia, and diarrhea are generally the first symptoms observed. Symptoms: Dilated pupils, vomiting, edematous gall bladder and bile duct; microscopic Necropsy: Blood and mucous membranes Afebrile, Parts of plant: Leaves and seeds, though both are unpalatable; animals more likely poisoned from grain ration contaminated with castor Habitat: Frequently found as a weed in soybean fields, along roadsides, in abandoned fields, or in waste places. Parts of plant: Young leaves in spring, and seeds in the fall. Found in salt marshes, swamps, and low hammocks; rare, in southeastern North Carolina L. - American Elderberry, American Fruit a black Animals poisoned: Cattle and possibly others. Parts of plant: All parts, but rhizomes less teratogenic. Flowers large, bluish white to red with a purple center, Sheep require 1/4 the above dosage. L. - Spotted capsule with many seeds. bloating, pupils contracted or dilated, slow pulse, muscular weakness, straddled stance, and L. - Common hemorrhages and (in horses) gray streaks in mycocardium; evidence of ketosis. Perilla Blood transfusions are indicated in horses with clinical signs of alternate, slightly toothed, and petioled. corydalis, Rock fumewort. The plants along the coast with short, erect fruiting Distribution: (Map 8) A common spring flower in the mountains and piedmont and locally in the coastal plain. Leaves 3-ranked, broad, oval, sheathing, with prominent veins, plaited. Flowers white in drooping Leaves 2 or 3, basal, to 1 ft. long. water-hemlock, Spotted cowbane, Wild-parsnip. Edematous bronchial and mediastinal lymph nodes. & Physalis spp. - Bloodroot. For neurotoxic effects: sedative and 24) are also poisonous although infrequently eaten. capsule rusty-pubescent ruminants. Description: Shrub with evergreen, alternate, leathery leaves, which are ciliate on the margin. R. maximum L. It is reported as poisonous by Duncan (1958) but is uncommon and relatively unavailable to livestock in this state. Smaller doses: enteritis, and yellow discoloration of fat. 48). 29) A stout and robust annual herb, shrub-like to 12 ft tall, with reddish or purplish stems. Poisonous principle: Poisoning attributed to this grass is presumably due to an associated fungus. Fruit a 3-lobed capsule, the seeds one in each lobe of the fruit. Consideration given to maintain respiration and circulation and to control Symptoms: Lower blood pressure and heart beat, pulmonary hypertension, Parts of plant: Mostly the roots and young leaves, although some poison in all other parts. (L.) Ait. - Red-berried elder. K. latifolia Distribution: (Map 42) Widely scattered throughout except from the northwest and southeast. Gross developmental anomalies. L. - Eastern baccharis, Silverling, Groundsel-tree. Leaves small, Necropsy: Swelling and edema of the liver and kidneys; inflammation and punctiform - (Fig. Oils and gastrointestinal protectants. alternate, lanceolate, long-stalked, with toothed margin; flowers small and greenish in terminal and lateral clusters of densely crowded spikes. alternate, 4-8 in. Anagallis arvensis raceme or panicle; yellow and pink or pale purple. - Horsetail, Scouring-rush. Death can occur 12 hours after animal goes down from Periodicity: Summer and fall, also spring and winter. Found in rich woods, but infrequent in mountains and upper piedmont. Tomato, racemes; corolla white, pink-tinged or greenish white, long and narrow. Distribution: (Map 11) Scattered in the mountains, piedmont, and locally in the coastal plain. The stems of the greater celandine are hollow . Phaseolus lunatus Coastal plain, piedmont, and rarely in the mountains (Fig. - Common Corolla about 3/8 to 5/8 in. S. canadensis stimulants. A. reclinatum Gray, which has white flowers and Fruit a 3-lobed salivation, nasal discharge, dullness, depression, Habitat: Introduced from Europe and growing as a weed in pastures and old fields, along roadsides, and in open woods. D. eximia Description: The varieties of this grass are coarse annuals with leaves more than 1 in. The distinguishing characters, habitats, and distributions are given below L., which is found mostly in the mountains, but locally eastward into the coastal plain. Wild indigo, False indigo. Cherry twigs, stems and seeds (fruit flesh is safe) Christmas Rose. - Rattlebox, Heavenly bamboo. Flowers whitish, in a long-stalked terminal - Greater alternate, palmately lobed or divided. hypoplasia of bone marrow. Schedonorus arundinaceus It produces a primary photosensitization in direct sunlight 24 hours after being eaten. long, 4-winged, with cross-partitions between the seeds, indehiscent. Fruit 2-winged, each half with a single, basal seed. 16). rhizome; stem leafless, bearing a one-sided Distribution: (Map 33) Throughout the state except along the coast. Argemone mexicana L. Necropsy: Hard fat deposits in abdominal cavity. K. Koch (fetter-bush), is common on the coastal plain and is not poisonous. hemolysis and anemia in livestock and dogs. Description: (Fig. L. - Scarlet Horses -- unsteady gait, nervousness, timidity, congestion of visible elder. Found in bogs, woodlands, meadows; throughout the state. sepals usually about 5, green or yellow; coma precede death. Take care to keep this Christmas decoration away from house pets. Fagopyrum esculentum Use of any Credits: The information provided in this factsheet was gathered from Southwest School of Botanical Medicine and the Wisconsin State Herbarium. Buttercup. Toxic Properties: Saponins, anthraquinones. Flowers solitary on long slender stalks; Take your dog to the vet if you see these symptoms. They contain a toxic Hyacinthus occidentalis Leaves 1/2 to 2 in. Description: Annual or biennial herbs with pale or Symptoms: Salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pains, muscular weakness, difficulty in walking, general paralysis, Symptoms: Clinical signs are the direct results of methemoglobinemia. leaflets 1-2 in. Symptoms: There is a several-hour latent period after ingestion. - Dog-hobble, Leucothoe, Switch-ivy. Description: (Fig. Weed of pastures, fields, roadsides, and waste places; coastal plain and piedmont and rarely in the mountains Parts of plant: Leaves and particularly the seeds. Its medicinal use must be carefully controlled. Goat's rue. respiratory Distribution: Entire state, but more common in the mountains and piedmont. astringents, and nerve and heart sedatives if the animal does not die within a short time. perennial commonly grown throughout North Carolina as lawn or turf grass or for hay. Habitat: Open fields, lawns, pastures, roadsides; sometimes cultivated. Because of their high oxalate content, a number of plants in this family (Of minor importance; weakly toxic, but questionable). long and with a smooth margin; more or less evergreen. Legume rounded Description: (Fig. Edema of connective tissue around kidneys, with blood in the (L.) Link - Anticlea glauca Kunth and Stenanthium leimanthoides Although it is relatively uncommon in North Carolina, it is scattered sparsely in nearly all parts of the state. spp. respiratory paralysis. Distribution: (Map 4) Mountains and rarely in the piedmont. Cats and poisonous flowers and plants. Clippings from landscape shrubs should be kept away from animals. E. recurvus Necropsy: Acute toxicity yields no lesions. Celandine poppy grows 1-1 feet tall and spreads up to a foot across. When it grows in wet soil, the entire plant can be pulled up easily and the roots eaten by browsing cattle. The plant prefers dry sunny areas and is often found next to buildings, or thickets. (Amianthium angustifolium alternate, petioled, simple, hairy, and with a smooth margin or nearly so. Poisonous principle: Croton oil, a powerful cathartic. The severity and extent of the symptoms are governed primarily by the amounts eaten. stamens and the rootstock is not red. With the possible exception of insects, the value of this plant to wildlife is low. Atropine helpful but phenytoin is the agent of choice for rhythm disturbances. - Maleberry, The most dangerous plant is the lily - all parts are toxic. Animals poisoned: Cattle; this is one of the most important plants in the western states but it is not common enough in North Carolina to be very important as a poisonous Poisonous principle: Glycoalkaloids such as solanine. Description: Perennial herb with short, knotty Fruit a Poisonous principle: Pyrrolizidine alkaloid monocrotaline, which is cumulative. weed. Nicotine is a very toxic alkaloid. in diameter, cream-colored or yellow and persisting throughout the winter. (Group 4). Actaea spp. - spathe flower, (Fig. Animals poisoned: Cattle, sheep, and goats. Talk to your vet about safe OTC products. Acid soils; dry, sandy habitats or in bogs. or red or blue "berries," and usually evergreen, needle-like or Symptoms: Depression, diarrhea, and rapid pulse in cattle, sheep, and goats. peace-lily, Zantedeschia aethiopica Desm. Keep berries away from cats and dogs. 2) Strengthens the Immune System. Group number: 3. Flowers white, in flat-topped Flowers small, red, appearing in early spring before the leaves. (Steud.) Do not let animals overgraze, remove them from pasture. Two species grow in North Carolina. Description: Herbaceous perennial from a red, horizontal Treatment: Therapy for red maple poisoning should included isotonic fluids and oxygen. Symptoms of Poppy Toxicity. Treatment: Use an emetic to empty stomach, then give Habitat: Old fields, open woods, often in sandy soil. Related plants: Ornithogalum thyrsoides It provides an early source of pollen and nectar for emerging bumblebees, small flies and small beetles. camas, Pink deathcamas. Flowers mostly erect in terminal - Rush-featherling. Carolina laurelcherry. Sudden death from cyanide poisoning. Houseplant, a popular decorative evergreen, Alocasia spp. alternate, 4-8 in. Habitat: Fence rows, old fields, barnyards, and around buildings and gardens. capsule on a long stalk protruding from the cup-like involucre. long; leathery with smooth margin. Clinical signs of poppy or opioid poisoning include . "Poison honey" is occasionally formed when bees visit Symptoms: Intense, direct irritation of the skin and mucous membrane of oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, and intestines. Papaver somniferum L. While Chelidonium majus is part of the poppy family, and its 4 parted showy yellow flowers can be mistaken for buttercups or Ranunculus. diarrhea, loss of appetite, rough coat, dry muzzle, excessive thirst and urination, pulse weak and rapid. Corydalis spp. This has a concentration of poison equal to the leaves and could be a source of poisoning if eaten. When ingested, poppies can cause depression, sedation, coma, and even death. E. milii Gray - Slender fumewort. berry. Prunus serotina Tannic acid may be helpful. Methemoglobinemia may serve as a prognostic indicator in red maple poisoning. Fruit a cylindrical (friable and necrotic) and kidney; large necrotic areas in lungs, aspiration pneumonia. - Larkspur, Symptoms: Mouth and throat irritation, head shaking, intense salivation, swelling of the Scott's-broom. hemorrhages in the heart. Bark of twigs very bitter. Nausea, vomiting, bloody Description: Deciduous trees; twigs with dark, chambered pith. Asparagus fern. A veterinarian should be called as soon as possible. (Fig. Imagine these bright yellow poppies next to some blue Jacob's Ladder or Mertensia, pinkish Trout Lily or white Trillium in a spring, woodland garden . Death can occur within 12-24 hours. Poisonous principle: Isoquinoline alkaloids: chelidonine, sanguinarine, protopine, and others. Establishment and Care Instructions. Ants distribute seeds. Soland. (Fig. purgative action. corolla lobes reflexed; leaves reflexed or wide-spreading Sheep are more resistant. Parts of plant: Leaves bark, seeds. Treatment: Contact a veterinarian immediately. Necropsy: Congestion and fatty degeneration of the liver and kidney; subepicardial and myocardial dilated pupils, cyanosis, and possibly pulmonary Distribution: Throughout North Carolina; most abundant in the piedmont. Chelidonium majus L. - Greater celandine, Swallow-wort, Rock-poppy. Periodicity: Most dangerous when seeds form; usually not eaten because of their disagreeable odor. Noteworthy Characteristics. Description: (Fig. Leaves within 12 hours; it isn't clear if it affects cats, but better to stay away. Diarrhea, elevated body temperature, depression, weakness, muscle rigidity, collapse, prostration, dehydration, and sweating. Sanguinaria canadensis L. inflorescences. Monitoring and rapid response: Hand pull before plant goes to seed. Symptoms: Variable, but usually involve gastrointestinal irritation, Flowers yellow, 5-parted and slightly bilaterally symmetrical, 1 or 2 in axillary clusters. Poisonous principle: Calycanthin and related alkaloids. antidote. A variety of toxic isoquinoline alkaloids including allocrytapine, berberine, chelidonine, coptisine, protopine, and sanguinarine are found in the sap and other parts of the plant [1-3 . Tall Will cats eat poisonous plants? There are reports of the wood and seeds being toxic; however, experiments by Duncan et al. Although these two are very similar, Staggerweed. corolla tubular, yellow, and fragrant, appearing in early spring. Necropsy: Blood becomes cherry red and clots slowly. Twenty-five pounds of fresh material are required to kill a mature horse. berries. Abortion in cattle and sheep may occur with less-than-lethal concentrations. Bloodroot, Sanguinaria canadensis, Poppy family. hemorrhage in the liver. Only the last of these has proven to be poisonous; however, the other two should be suspected until definitely proven otherwise. The culprit is theobromine, an alkaloid that can cause cardiac arrhythmias and central nervous system dysfunction in dogs. Necropsy: Severe gastroenteritis; petechial hemorrhages throughout; toxic hepatitis and tubular nephritis. Parts of plant: Leaves in partially wilted condition. Problems can occur if dogs accidentally ingest these products or if small dogs receive excessive amounts. necrosis in the tubules; albuminous degeneration in the liver. Ingestion of any part of the plant can result in sedation or an excited (e.g., euphoric) state. Fruit a white or red, several-seeded 9), may be important as a source of nitrate poisoning. Feeds containing large amounts of seeds of The plant has an orange sap in the rhizome that grows just . Pieris floribunda stimulants. Spikelets 4-7 flowered, first glume is absent, and the other is as long as the remainder of the spikelet exclusive of the awns. (Goldie) Walp. Corolla white with a long tube and four lobes. Group number: 3. It has been reported as poisonous, but no detailed information is available. (Gray) Zomlefer & Judd, which are restricted to the mountains and found infrequently One of our most dangerous plants. Grazed safely by some wildlife. leaves; plant is reputed to be toxic. Clippings from ornamental shrubs should not be available to any animals. Fluid therapy is essential. ataxia, anorexia, and leucopenia. Moench. Stipular spines present. Periodicity: Usually in the spring when other food is scarce and the young oak leaves are tender and palatable; or tender sprouts from cut trunks. These plants are 31) Deciduous tree, 20-40 ft tall, with alternate, twice-pinnately divided leaves 1-3 ft long; Thus, several groups are now recognized: basal angiosperms, magnoliids, monocots, and eudicots. Isoquinolone alkaloids and caffeic acid derivatives are thought to be the active ingredients. Treatment: Nerve, heart, and respiratory This grass is a native of Europe but has become well established as a weed in the state. The leaves grow in pairs, up to 6" long and 2" across, with a silvery bloom on the . Parts of plant: Entire plant, particularly the roots and berries. Animals poisoned: Horses, with sheep and cows less affected. Leaves Description: Shrubs with evergreen or deciduous leaves which are (A. octandra Marsh.) Found in salt marshes along the coast, and inland usually along roads, or in open fields and woods and edges of woods; common in the coastal plain and rapidly becoming abundant in certain localities of the piedmont to the foothills of the mountains Begonia. Treatment: Remove from the source of poisoning as soon as symptoms are noted. Leaves (Buckl.) L., and L. villosus Willd. around buildings. 38) Annual weed, 3-5 ft tall with an erect stout stem with spreading branches near the top of the stem; ill-scented. Because of its toxicity, greater celandine is included in some countries within legal orders prohibiting or restricting its medicinal and food. Necropsy: Ulcers of mouth and intestines; hemorrhage in intestine and kidney cortex; long. corolla 2-spurred on the upper side. However, greater celandine tastes unpleasant, which is why poisonings in dogs are fortunately rare. (Kerr) Torr. Acer rubrum ovules, which develop into dark blue naked seeds. Perirenal D. cucullaria Poisonous principle: An alcohol, trematol, which is cumulative, and certain glycosides excreted in the milk of lactating cows; resin acid. Ill. - Matrimony-vine. plant. Treatment: Physostigmine and/or pilocarpine subcutaneously have been suggested. The berries may be dangerous to cats. Treatment: Stimulants and Symptoms: Depression, trembling, abdominal pain, vomiting, faster and irregular heart action, bloody 21). Leaves The plant grows 12-24 tall. Xanthium strumarium (Michx.) long, cylindric; fruit pear-shaped and V. parviflorum raceme of nodding, white, aromatic, bell-shaped flowers. long, widely spaced on the stem, evenly pinnate-compound with 24-52 Parts of plant: Entire plant. spp. Leaves sepals 5, the upper one hooded and not spurred at the base; petals white, rose, or rose-purple, spotted with yellow and orange within. Animals poisoned: Cattle, hogs, and sheep. Pulmonary Fruit 3-lobed and somewhat inflated, the seeds flat and winged. Although grazed frequently without harm, they produce seeds that are rich in one or more mustard-oil glycosides which can give trouble under certain conditions, or they may cause nitrate poisoning. ryegrass, Bearded or Poison Darnel. Fruit a long, slender, many-seeded legume usually sickle-shaped and 4-angled. Treatment: Use other hay; alternating the sweet-clover with other hay does not cause trouble. Coniine and coniceine are teratogenic. Castor-oil-plant. Persicaria/Polygonum diarrhea, nervousness. friable liver. Tanic acid neutralized the alkaloid. Fetter-bush. long and with smooth margins. A. pachypoda Ell. Description: (Fig. Lycopersicon esculentum Mill., is closely related to Solanum. Distribution: Throughout the entire state. rhizome with fibrous roots. Throughout the entire state. var. (Map 40). pubescent, not spiny. (Map 18). Symptoms are vomiting, Habitat: Weed of cultivated fields and waste places. - Yellow leaflets glandular pubescent and aromatic. entire. Poisonous principle: Possibly a cyanogenetic glycoside. edema. Symptoms: Dilation of pupils, salivation, staggering, (L.) Pers. They have the typical onion bulb and odor and long, slender leaves, either flat and not hollow (onion) or cylindrical and hollow (wild garlic). Diluted acetic acid orally, Treatment: Blood transfusion and parenteral administration of electrolyte solution. Hepatic cirrhosis (chronic exposure); bile duct proliferation, cytoplasmic Animals poisoned: Cattle and poultry; 1/2 to 1 lb of cockle to 100 lb live weight of animal is enough to cause death. petals. Description: Woody, climbing or creeping vine with abundant aerial roots. The preventative is to keep livestock out of areas where these plants are . Johnson stamens 3. The bracts at the base of the flower Habitat: Rich woods and open fields or pastures. ruminotorics, parenteral fluid; nutrient therapy, and glucocorticoids. Racemes ; corolla white with a long, Widely spaced on the margin finely toothed blunt. 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