panicle of pairs of small spikelets, one racemes; corolla white, pink-tinged or greenish white, long and narrow. Flowers solitary or in clusters; plant. Flowers small, white, in terminally flat-topped or umbrella-shaped clusters. edema; severe lameness-laminitis; nonfatal. The seeds are reported to be poisonous. Plants grow from a woody caudex and thick, rhizomatous roots. 24) are also poisonous although infrequently eaten. Treatment: Ineffective once clinical signs are observed. Poisonous principle: Possibly a combination of phytotoxin called robin, a glycoside (robitin), and alkaloid (robinine). Treatment: Oils and demulcents orally; digitalis if indicated. Animals poisoned: Sheep, cattle, and horses. Related plants: Euonymus spp. Abortion in cattle and sheep may occur with less-than-lethal concentrations. They contain a toxic . Your pets like cats and dogs can be poisoned by them as well! 49) Coarse annual weeds with Flowers numerous in open, leafy, flat-topped clusters; The reproductive They are as follows: P. caroliniana Ait. Treatment: Stimulants and Coastal plain and lower piedmont petals. Distribution: (Map 61) Coastal plain and lower piedmont. racemes. Fruit a white or red, several-seeded This list contains plants that have been reported as having systemic effects on animals and/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract. Later the animals stop eating, appear lethargic, and get The plant grows 12-24 tall. Broad spectrum antibiotics. hypoxia. (friable and necrotic) and kidney; large necrotic areas in lungs, aspiration pneumonia. Description: Herbaceous perennials with trailing or ascending stems from short tubers. Symptoms: Diarrhea, colic, and nervousness. Sweetshrub, Bubby-bush. bloating, pupils contracted or dilated, slow pulse, muscular weakness, straddled stance, and capsule on a long stalk protruding from the cup-like involucre. Description: (Fig. Amianthium muscaetoxicum Distribution: (Map 51) Uncommon; along the coast. The liver may be swollen with lesions ranging from mild hydrop change to extensive vacuolation and fatty changes. sepals 2, dropping as flower opens; petals 8-16, white; sessile. Poisonous principle: Diterpenoid glycoside (carboxyatractyloside). (Fig. alternate, odd pinnately divided with 9-27 Description: Low-growing, sprawling, herbaceous, winter Treatment: Remove from source. Soapwort. Lolium temulentum Symptoms: Staggering within 48 hours after eating; bloody diarrhea. Privet. Plant Description: Greater celandine is a perennial plant belonging to the poppy family (Papaveraceae).It can grow up to 60 cm in height and the whole plant contains a large . (Fig. Habitat: Open fields, lawns, pastures, roadsides; sometimes cultivated. Oils and gastrointestinal protectants. Parts of plant: Entire plant, particularly the roots and berries. Mohr.) Lesser celandine is a perennial member of the buttercup family. long, funnel-shaped. - False-willow, Silverling. Symptoms: Vomiting, excitement, muscular weakness, digestive disorders, salivation, abdominal pain, nervousness, trembling, racemes. Found throughout the entire state except eastern coastal plain Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Flowers axillary on short stalks; alternate, 4-8 in. Leaf blades large, spreading, pinnately compound. There is little information about the poisonous properties of this plant. vines, fed to cattle, have caused nitrate poisoning. racemes or panicles, white or pink and urn-shaped. Periodicity: Winter and early spring, when other forage is scarce. L. - Butternut, White walnut. leaflets per leaf and flattened legumes. A. sylvatica Symptoms: Nausea and general disturbance of the intestinal tract; arrhythmias. leaflets. capsule with many seeds. raceme of nodding, white, aromatic, bell-shaped flowers. The distinguishing characters, habitats, and distributions are given below Sesbania herbacea (P. Miller) McVaugh - Hemp sesbania, glabrous stems from a bulb. Also, be advised that the consumption of any plant material may cause vomiting and gastrointestinal upset for dogs and cats. glaucous herb with milky juice; stem to 3 ft tall. (Hyoscyamus niger L.) are extremely toxic. Cowslip. Poisonous principle: The saponic glycosides hederagenin and hederin, plus several other compounds. Flowers in terminal Animals poisoned: Cattle primarily, sheep are more resistant; usually not eaten if other forage is available. Animals poisoned: Sheep, poultry, pigeons, and cattle. hemoglobinuria are consistent findings. Its leaves are deeply five to nine lobed. Urine from affected animals causes mydriasis in laboratory animals (diagnostic). Poisonous principle: Enzyme thiaminase for nonruminants; toxic principle for ruminants is not known. Animals poisoned: Cattle, chickens, and horses. rhizome with fibrous roots. panicles, the stem pubescent; petals; fruit a prickly capsule with 3-6 valves opening near the top; seeds many and small. Description: Deciduous trees; twigs with dark, chambered pith. For more detailed information about how we use cookies, please review our. Animal becomes weak, Crotalaria spp. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. convulsions, and coma. Parenteral antihistamine steroid and antibiotics may be helpful early. (Map 40). Fruit a cylindrical White cohosh, Snakeberry, Doll's-eyes. Corolla white with a long tube and four lobes. perennial to 4 ft tall, strongly aromatic and with small yellowish glands; leaves Description: Annual or biennial herbs with pale or Staggerweed. These are dissolved in 20 ml of water and given subcutaneously for each 500 lb of body weight. Poisonous principle: Solanine glycoalkaloids. - anthurium, tailflower, Dieffenbachia Dark chocolate, semisweet chocolate, and unsweetened baker's chocolates . inflorescences. Throughout the entire state. Flowers axillary, nodding, mostly solitary; Flowers mostly erect in terminal mucous membranes of digestive tract. Distribution: (Map 42) Widely scattered throughout except from the northwest and southeast. Necropsy: Acute toxicity yields no lesions. Damp woods and thickets. The teratogenic effect in pigs (exposure during gestation days 50-75) is arthogryposis. Anticlea glauca Kunth and Stenanthium leimanthoides The plants will go dormant if the soil becomes very dry, but the foliage persists and remains attractive until frost if the soil stays moist. Edematous bronchial and mediastinal lymph nodes. The species, with habitats and distributions, are described below. Leaves Related plants: The Japanese andromeda (Pieris japonica Description: (Fig. (Fig. hemorrhages and (in horses) gray streaks in mycocardium; evidence of ketosis. corydalis, Rock fumewort. Also known as Wood Poppy, this attractive woodland plant will grow well in zones 4-8 in with little to no care in rich woodland soils. edematous gall bladder and bile duct; microscopic Symptoms: Gastrointestinal irritation. Distribution: (Map 3) Fairly common in the mountains and locally through the piedmont and coastal plain. Treatment: Respiratory stimulants, heart depressant, and excessive fluids; melted lard is helpful if given before salivation, nausea, vomiting, lowered temperature, staggering or complete prostration, difficult breathing, sometimes racemes; corolla tubular with 5 irregular lobes (2 forming the upper lip and 3 forming the lower lip); fruit a Treatment: Parenteral sodium nitrite and sodium thiosulfate by a veterinarian may be helpful if given promptly. Tomato, coma precede death. necrosis of the proximal tubules, numerous hyaline casts in the kidney, and necrosis of the liver as seen microscopically. ryegrass, Bearded or Poison Darnel. Fruit a hard, prickly, many-seeded The poison acts quickly, and symptoms are seldom seen. Necropsy: Blood becomes cherry red and clots slowly. Necropsy: Gastrointestinal irritation and some hemorrhage; acute parenchymatous nephritis with some Parts of plant: Leafy tops, green or dry. Animals poisoned: Cattle, sheep, horses, and swine. rootstock. Thyrotropin-releasing hormone and reserpine have been beneficial in treating Description: (Fig. Spreading dogbane, Indian hemp. C. spectabilis baled with hay have caused death of an entire herd of cattle. For cardiotoxic effects: atropine and/or diphenhydantoin. glabrous or pubescent beneath. Edema of connective tissue around kidneys, with blood in the respiratory difficulties, and paralysis; death from 32) Perennial herb, 3-7 ft tall with clustered, short and thickened tuberous roots and Death from Greater celandine, Chelidonium majus, is a plant found throughout Europe and the temperate and subarctic regions of Asia. - white sweetclover, and M. officinalis Found in moist conditions in woods, fields, roadsides and rich soils, throughout the state. Spasms, purging, Dog poison No. Ingestion of any part of the plant can result in sedation or an excited (e.g., euphoric) state. tachycardia, depression, toxic to mammals, making this plant deer resistant. (pepperweed), Raphanus spp. locust. Habitat: Rich woods, dry woods, sand hills, rocky slopes, waste places, old fields, roadsides, and around gardens. leaflets narrow and 1-4 in. Flowers in a large terminal Laxatives and gastrointestinal protectants suggested. Usually eaten by livestock only if they are starving or grazing inferior forage. ataxia, bradycardia, Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. alternate, petioles clasping the stem, 2-3 pinnately compound, to 2 ft long, the Grows in wet soil in woods or along streams, or in the open; throughout the state but mostly in the mountains and piedmont. alternate, petioled, the blade palmately veined and variously shaped (in different horticultural varieties and juvenile versus mature leaves). Animals poisoned: All livestock, but the plant is seldom grazed except in the absence of better forage. This plant is similar to the preceding, but has 6 Distribution: (Map 56) Southeastern North Carolina; uncommon. Prevent exertion. Distribution: (Map 5) Common in the mountains and locally in the piedmont. Columbine. Poisonous principle, Symptoms, etc. Description: Perennial herb with short, knotty (Map 17). (Map 47). alternate, simple, glandular dotted, sessile, and numerous. It can cause serious health problems and in rare cases even death. Correct hypovolemia and electrolyte imbalance. Leaves large, 3-4 compound, the Gelsemium sempervirens 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. Stylophorum diphyllum (Michx.) berry. Parts of plant: Leaves and unripe fruits. Celastrus scandens necrosis in the tubules; albuminous degeneration in the liver. Periodicity: Spring, when young leaves and shoots are tender. stimulants. The bracts at the base of the flower Distribution: (Map 23) The native hydrangea is H. arborescens Fruit a 3-valved Two species grow in North Carolina. Native and common in the state. Bartr. convulsions, and death from corolla funnel-shaped, white or purplish. Fruit a flattened Habitat: Old fields, open woods, often in sandy soil. Because deer avoid eating them due to the toxicity. - Asparagus, A British native, it is widespread in woods, hedgerows and on the banks of streams, but can also be found in gardens. cathartic to reduce absorption of toxic compounds. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Increase in temperature and pulse, sweating but cold extremeties, Distribution: There are five species distributed throughout the state; they are most common in the mountains and piedmont. Fruit a 3-lobed capsule, the seeds one in each lobe of the fruit. Even though animals are more resistant to this toxin, avocados are still one of the major toxic foods for dogs. Toxic Properties: Saponins, anthraquinones. Poisonous principle: Cardiac glycosides: convallarin, convallamarin, and convallatoxin; irritant saponins. panicle, with perianth parts glandless, greenish yellow. Illegal to plant. annuals often rooting at the lower nodes; stem 4-angled in cross-section. Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, exhaustion, Symptoms: Depression, trembling, abdominal pain, vomiting, faster and irregular heart action, bloody Australian umbrella tree) is an evergreen tree or shrub commonly grown as a houseplant. glabrous with very small, almost transparent dots. Livestock should not have access to living plants or clippings. Secondary aspiration pneumonia is possible. Senna obtusifolia Poisonous principle: Amines, toxic proteins (lectin: toxalbumin), and unknowns. Symptoms: Observed within few hours of ingestion of a toxic dose: dizziness, Distribution: (Map 45) Coastal plain, piedmont, and occasionally in the lower altitudes of the mountains. Toxicity decreases with maturity. Bitterweed. E. pulcherrima leaflets. It can tolerate drier, sunnier sites with some care. Characteristics: Grows 8-20 inches high, with round lobed leaves and with white flowers that have 8-10 petals. necrosis; distended bladder; dark-colored bile. Genus name comes from the Greek word chelidon meaning a swallow as it flowered when the swallows arrived. Parts of plant: Leaves and particularly the seeds. petiole with glands at the upper end, just below the It is not native to NC but should be able to be . ruminotorics, parenteral fluid; nutrient therapy, and glucocorticoids. Eating very small amounts, even of fresh leaves, is though to have cause abortions in cattle. Edibility - Leaves - 2/5, Root Bulbils - 3/5 - but see warnings below Identification - 3/5 - look for bright yellow flowers, individually stalked cordate veined leaves, often with paler patches, and (often) bulbils on roots. Flowers declining or nodding, pink or pink-striped, beans. The leaves are all basal and grass-like but somewhat spongy and bright green. The distinguishing characteristics of the two species, habitats, and distributions are described below. stimulants. 39) Perennial herbs from a thick, fleshy Kalmia. Habitat: Moist open woods and fields, meadows, or low thickets. The cultivated garden ornamentals Poisonous principle: Cicutoxin (an unsaturated long-chain aliphatic alcohol) and cicutol are convulsive poisons that affect the central nervous system). icterus, drooling saliva, nasal discharge, 12). Poppy family (Papaveraceae) Description: This herbaceous perennial plant is 1-1' tall, consisting of both basal leaves and a flowering stem with a pair of opposite leaves. Gill-over-the-ground, Creeping charlie. (Raf.) Michx. Habitat: In many different deciduous trees. The greater celandine is actually a part of the poppy family, and like other species in that genetic family, it is well known for its recognizable, bright blooms. determine what is toxic to a particular pet. Symptoms: Mouth and throat irritation, head shaking, intense salivation, swelling of the Flowers with many brownish maroon parts, aromatic. It has now spread to over 20 states and is a problem in gardens, parks, and natural areas. - Mature fruits with silvery white tufts of hairs on the summit. Black snakeroot, Crow-poison, Death astringents, gastric sedatives, nervous and circulatory leaflets, each nearly sessile, lanceolate or oblong-lanceolate, margin serrate, apex pointed; within 12 hours; it isn't clear if it affects cats, but better to stay away. Fruit a small long, three-veined, coarsely toothed, Yes, celandine is a toxic plant. A native of Europe. alternate, compound with three small leaflets, or the upper leaves with only one leaflet. cocklebur, Burweed. black nightshade, Common nightshade, mint. Cuttings from these shrubs can be poisonous because they contain hydrocyanic acid similar to coma. Sesbania punicea Habitat: Abundantly planted and often escaping or persisting around buildings and abandoned homesites. Leaves elliptic to broadly inverted pear-shaped, usually with a few coarse teeth above the middle, resinous dotted; flower heads in R. & P. - - Corydalis, The gymnosperms are characterized by "naked" seeds in cones, Ruminants -- opposite or whorled, or occasionally, Group number: 5. friable); soft spleen. Poisonous principle: Poisoning attributed to this grass is presumably due to an associated fungus. diarrhea, vomiting, and delirium. diarrhea, rapid breathing, rapid pulse, rhizome; leaves usually less than 3/4 inch wide, with whitish midrib on the underside; entire plant reaching 4 1/2 ft tall. capsule of 5 carpels. Jacq. Habitat: Waste places, barnyards, and cultivated grounds. Robinia pseudoacacia hemorrhage of the mucosal lining of the digestive tract. characters, habitats, and distributions, are described below. As to nuts, the ASPCA especially lists macadamia nuts as not good for dogs, as it can cause weakness, tremors, vomiting, hyperthermia, etc. Treatment: Fluids and nutrients; cathartic. The Celandine plant . Poisonous principle: Various quinolizidine alkaloids. Tall fescue is a Horsechestnut. leaves; plant is reputed to be toxic. Nerium oleander Animals poisoned: Mostly sheep and goats but also cattle and horses. Description: Annual herb with erect, freely-branched stems. Blood transfusion may be necessary. Asparagus spp. Poisonous principle: Alkaloid taxine; ephedrine and HCN. Small shrub 1-3 ft tall; leaves cigars, pipe tobacco, or chewing tobacco. alternate, 3-12 in. glabrous. Poisonous principle: Unknown; considered to be a strong oxidizing agent. entire margined, ovate to oblong. Pleea tenuifolia Michx. Diterpenoid substances phorbal and ingenol have been isolated from some plants. Honeysuckle leaves are usually over 3/4 in. follicles. Stenanthium densum (Desr.) plant at Christmas. S. canadensis Habitat: Wasteplaces, marshy areas, and various localities where the soil is fairly moist. 25), but they are very dangerous because they are often found in feed. (Map 16). Description: Perennial herbs with simple or palmately divided leaves. Leucothoe axillaris stimulants, gastric and nervous sedatives; quiet should be enforced. (L.) D. Don - Just as cleaners like bleach can poison people, they are also a leading cause of pet poisoning, resulting in stomach and respiratory . Knotweeds. corolla lobes reflexed; leaves reflexed or wide-spreading (Raf.) Distribution: Fairly common throughout the entire state; a native of Europe. gastroenteritis in pets. membranes. Zomlefer & Judd. Symptoms: Typical saponin poisoning, see Agrostemma. (L.) Irwin & Barneby (Cassia Poisoning in dogs can occur after ingesting even small amounts of greater celandine. Aesculus spp. hemorrhage and ulceration in intestine, mouth, and esophagus. tenesmus with partial eversion of the rectum, enlarged liver and spleen, - Britton - Fetter-bush. stamens 3. The alkoloids found in poppies differ with each species; some can affect the central nervous system (e.g., brain). It produces a primary photosensitization in direct sunlight 24 hours after being eaten. Symptoms: Latent period for several hours. wild tomato) and S. tuberosum L. Some manifestations of toxicity are subtle. mucous membranes, severe gastroenteritis, vomiting, depression, Conium maculatum Leaf basal, solitary Necropsy: Congestion of liver and kidneys with partial microscopic degeneration of kidneys; irritation of intestinal mucosae and congestion of the lungs. (L.) Herb. glabrous. Eupatorium rugosum Coffeeweed, V. viride Ait. These cause red blood cell hemolysis and anemia in livestock and dogs. Learn more about helping bees in your garden. Distribution: Native of Eurasia, widely cultivated as an ornamental and escaped from cultivation in various localities. Description: Deciduous tree. Symptoms: Leads to a decrease in egg production, edema, depression, 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 . See this plant in the following landscape: Cultivars / Varieties: Tags: Ants distribute seeds. Necropsy: Hemorrhaging of kidney, heart, and rumen, congestion of lungs, and a pale, Moench. Leaves Pulmonary Flowers with 2 divergent, prolonged spurs; white or pale pink; tubers small and grain-like. (Goldie) Walp. perennial from a thick root or deep rhizome. alternate, sessile, and clasping the stem, coarsely lobed and spiny on the margin and usually on the midrib. long, widely spaced on the stem, evenly pinnate-compound with 24-52 Thickened placenta; foot lesions similar to chronic Poisonous principle: Anthraquinones; emodin glycosides. Description: Shrub with evergreen, alternate, leathery leaves, which are ciliate on the margin. Poison-hemlock. Ornithogalum umbellatum L. Description: Shrubs with soft wood and a large pith; long internodes. L. - Buttonbush. Necropsy: Blood and mucous membranes (Map 18). racemes; white, blue, or purple. Hemp dogbane, Indian hemp. The root is harvested between August and October. Description: (Fig. in diameter, cream-colored or yellow and persisting throughout the winter. long. Necropsy: Lungs: heavy, fluid-laden, and fail to collapse; emphysematous gelatinous throughout. Treatment: Respiratory stimulants, gastric and nervous Wild indigo, False indigo. (Pursh) B. Found in dry thickets, borders of woods, uplands, waste places. A. uncinatum L., which has blue-purple flowers. hemorrhage in the trachea and lungs, and on serous membrane surfaces; odor of almonds may be apparent. - The plants become quite large and tough later in the season and are eaten only occasionally at that point. Flowers white in large terminal clusters. A. cannabinum L. - Habitat: Cultivated grounds and waste places. Smaller doses: Animals poisoned: Pigs and sheep are most susceptible (0.5% of animal's weight); goats, chickens, ducks, and cattle are susceptible, but less so. L. - Red buckeye, Firecracker acrid taste. L. - Indian-tobacco, Wild-tobacco. (mustard), Lepidium spp. stupor. This grass is an introduction from Europe. This grass is a native of Europe but has become well established as a weed in the state. Woolly croton, Hogwort. Symptoms include Treatment: Practically hopeless in most cases. Habitat: Rich woods and among bushes along fence rows. D. Don) is commonly cultivated as an ornamental shrub. Parts of plant: Acorns; young shoots (leaves) when taken in quantity without other feed. Suaeda linearis (sea-blite), and Atriplex arenaria (beach-orach). Chelidonium majus L. Treatment: Use an emetic to empty stomach, then give state). (Map 58). A very small amount of the root can be fatal to livestock. stupor, and death from frequent ingestions. Desm. pigweed. (L.) DC. - Snow-on-the-mountain. nephrosis and dark brown urine in the bladder are common. (Fig. Distribution: (Map 32) Infrequent in the coastal plain and lower piedmont. The wild or cultivated onions and wild (field) garlic are common. 6) Prevents Excessive Feathering. Necropsy: Not characteristic. Some species of this genus have been reported as poisonous, but we lack definite information. Fruit a red Parts of plant: Top leaves and stems; dry parts not toxic. Distribution: (Map 39) Coastal plain and lower piedmont. Garlic. Approximately 2% animal weight may be dangerous. Description: Woody shrub or small tree with narrow, evergreen and leathery leaves that are Fruit a somewhat flat-topped globose Sleum. racemes. Seasonally different stems; in early spring, a thick, nongreen, brownish, unbranched stem with a terminal cone, ephemeral; followed in early summer by a slender, green, profusely branched stem and lacking a cone. Buttercup. Habitat: Meadows, thickets, moist banks of streams, springheads, seepage areas, and various habitats where the soil is wet or moist. Flowers in terminal or axillary, peduncled, ascending Animals poisoned: Cattle and horses eating berries or fresh leaves; hogs poisoned by grubbing roots or finding roots left exposed by erosion. Description: Herbaceous perennial from a bulb; leaves basal, linear with a light green midrib; stem leafless, to 1 ft tall; flowers white and star-like, the 6 Distribution: (Map 27) Piedmont and coastal plain. Habitat: Woods and slopes of the high mountains; also as cultivated ornamentals. Celandine poppy is a fast-growing plant and can quickly take over an area. of the coastal plain, but it can be found from the mountains to the dunes. capsule dark with a metallic sheen. Animals poisoned: Cattle, ponies, poultry, and sheep. Buckeye, perennials, with alternate, long-stalked, palmately lobed or divided leaves. 5. (Map 2). stimulants, and nerve sedatives; oil type Parts of plant: Leaves, stems, and white berries. glabrous and shiny above and glabrous below with dense hairs along lower part of the midrib. Leaves (Dangerous, but generally unavailable). long, bright green below; flowers in terminal clusters L. - Poison Make sure you prevent the intake in the first place and be aware enough to notice poppy poisoning signs and symptoms, get medical help without a second thought if you . Caulophyllum thalictroides - Hellebore, Description: Herbaceous perennial from a Pursh Parts of plant: Leaves and seeds, though both are unpalatable; animals more likely poisoned from grain ration contaminated with castor Plants usually bloom in late spring to early summer, with a bloom period of about 3-4 weeks. Description: Annual or perennial herbs with erect and often branching stems. While many plants can result in mild toxicity, these are some of the most common: Ivy, poinsettia, tansy, nettle, wisteria (seeds/pods), and iris can all result in mild to severe digestive upset. long. This small palm is often kept as a houseplant, making it more likely that your dog's curiosity will get the best of him. Gray) differs from the preceding species in that its flowers are in a Parts of plant: Most poisoning occurs when the roots are eaten; shoot, leaves, and berries are also poisonous if eaten fresh and in toxic quantities. Distribution: Common and scattered throughout the entire state. corolla tubular, yellow, and fragrant, appearing in early spring. flower. diarrhea, hemolytic anemia. Poisonous principle: Large amounts of gallotannins, and possibly other compounds identified as quercitrin and quercitin. dilated pupils, congestion of visible Poisonous principle: The alkaloid sanguinarine and others. 14). Fruit a 3-lobed Animals poisoned: Sheep, cattle, horses, and poultry. (Lam.) Two species grow in North Carolina. L. - Black Poisonous principle: Not known definitely but possibly an essential oil. catkins; female flowers in small clusters. perennial herbs with Flowers white, small, in Vomiting, bloody Aloe is a relatively low-maintenance plant that propagates easily which has also made it a common houseplant. Flowers with 5 white or pinkish Annual with hairy stems; flowers pale blue; fruit and calyx become inflated at maturity is found naturally in North Carolina only in the extreme northwestern counties. Daily ingestion is necessary for toxicity. Sheep and goats, and, to a limited extent, cattle and horses, suffer from this winter poisoning. alternate, simple leaves that are shallowly 3-5 lobed, Not cumulative; animals may develop a tolerance. Fruit a globular or 5-lobed It provides an early source of pollen and nectar for emerging bumblebees, small flies and small beetles. Symptoms: Calycanthin is similar to strychnine in its action (convulsions, myocardial depression, and hypotension). Allium Periodicity: Spring to fall; green or dry, cumulative toxicity. Poisonous principle: Hydrocyanic acid (also called prussic acid), which is one of the decomposition products formed by the action of enzymes on the glycoside amygdalin. alternate, 1 1/2 to 4 1/2 in. Respiratory and skeletal muscle relaxants may be of value. Description: (Fig. - sessile or nearly sessile axillary clusters. Broomcorn, Durra, Shattercane. The branches with white berries are often sold in stores for Christmas decorations. long and with a smooth margin; more or less evergreen. long, cylindric; fruit pear-shaped (Atropa belladonna L.) and black henbane Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants (Chenopodium ambrosioides L.) 102) ! stimulants. Begonia. Parts of plant: Roots, leaves, stems, and flowers. The first of these is usually responsible for stock poisoning. 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