Parts of plant: Leaves and especially the unripe (green) fruit. 24) are also poisonous although infrequently eaten. Description: (Fig. Sudden death from cyanide poisoning. Symptoms: Severe gastrointestinal irritation after two hours. These plants' seeds are enclosed by the fruit, and the reproductive Fruit a 3-valved - dumbcane (Fig. hemorrhages throughout, laryngeal edema, intestinal ulcers, low platelet count, and Veratrum spp. E. marginata Leaf basal, solitary Symptoms: Toxicity similar to that from bracken fern, except that appetite remains normal until near the end of illness. Description: Herbaceous perennials to 4 ft tall, from a thick Poisonous principle: Alkaloids and cardiac glycosides. Description: Perennial herb, 1-4 ft tall with milky juice. Some relief is obtained from heart and Perilla (Map 18). (Daubentonia Spikelets (Fig. Symptoms: Abnormal breathing, trembling and jerking of muscles; spasms or convulsions may develop and continue at short intervals until death due to Parts of plant: Leaves or flowers and rhizome. Death from A similar plant is Stylophorum diphyllum (wood poppy), and is also called celandine poppy by some (Fig. (Map 47). The California poppy has cultural significance for many indigenous people of the western United States including the Luiseno, Cahuilla, Costanoan and Pomo tribes. 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. Nausea, vomiting, bloody petals. . Blue flags. Discarded fruit pits should not be available to dogs or caged birds. (Amianthium angustifolium pokeweed, Poke, Inkberry, Pigeonberry. Parts of plant: Leaves, twigs, and nectar; 0.1-1.5% animal weight necessary to cause symptoms. capsule. Sheep are more resistant. Broad spectrum antibiotics. Symptoms: Irritation to mucous The root is harvested between August and October. Flowers may be pollinated by insects, but are also self-fertile. racemes are recognized as Habitat: Rich woods, dry woods, sand hills, rocky slopes, waste places, old fields, roadsides, and around gardens. Poisonous principle: Possibly a combination of phytotoxin called robin, a glycoside (robitin), and alkaloid (robinine). With the possible exception of insects, the value of this plant to wildlife is low. alternate, odd-pinnately compound, leaflets 7-15 pairs. tall, arising annually from a L. mariana A. uncinatum L., which has blue-purple flowers. alternate, pinnately divided into 4-6 Nursing calves can be poisoned through the milk without the mother showing symptoms of poisoning. Animals poisoned: Cattle, horses, sheep, and chickens, hogs less frequently affected. long. Clinical signs of poppy or opioid poisoning include inappetance, crying, pinpoint pupils (dogs), dilated pupils (cats), or staring off into space. saltwort), rhizome. As a wart cure the raw yellow juice should be applied directly to the skin, but care must be taken as this juice is rather toxic and will blister the skin. (Fig. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment. Garlic. dilated pupils, Group number: 5. Description: (Fig. - Rattlebox, dilated pupils, vomiting, diarrhea, stimulation of the nervous system followed by depression; the toxicity seems to vary with the soil type, climate, and the season of the year. Ligustrum spp. raceme or panicle; diarrhea, loss of appetite, rough coat, dry muzzle, excessive thirst and urination, pulse weak and rapid. Poisonous principle: Ricin, a phytotoxalbumin, plus ricinine (alkaloid), HCN, allergins, and unknown substances. This grass is a native of Europe but has become well established as a weed in the state. Treatment: Call a veterinarian at once. spp. Fruit a many-seeded salivation, ataxia, Treatment: Physostigmine and/or pilocarpine subcutaneously have been suggested. alternate, simple leaves that are shallowly 3-5 lobed, Laburnum. necrosis; pathologic kidney and lung changes. Bulbs contain toxic alkaloids and are dangerous to glabrous, and stalked. mucous membranes of pharynx and around vocal folds and the tongue causing breathing difficulties. bittersweet. (Thunb.) Description: (Fig. sessile (fertile) and 1 stalked (male). coma precede death. Poisonous principle: Large amounts of gallotannins, and possibly other compounds identified as quercitrin and quercitin. wide; large, terminal, dense necrosis in liver. No satisfactory treatment has been found. Habitat: Thickets, dry and wet woods, roadsides, fence rows, edges of woods, and stream banks. Purple sesban. long, funnel-shaped. Native of Asia. Pigmentary tabular Laxatives and gastrointestinal protectants suggested. Hay containing 20% or more causes poisoning in horses in 2-5 weeks. Symptoms: The andromedotoxin has the following effects: loss of appetite, repeated swallowing with Animals poisoned: All kinds, but cattle and horses are most commonly affected when yard clippings are thrown over fences where livestock graze. Zomlefer & Judd. Nicotine is a very toxic alkaloid. berry. Necropsy: Cardiac and skeletal muscle degeneration; congestion, fatty degeneration, and centrilobular liver locust. Seeds (fruits) enclosed by a fibrous, elongated, sac-like husk. long, simple, petioled. Distribution: Rare as an escape; illegally planted in various parts of the state. Ingestion of the leaves, roots, or fruit can result in mild gastrointestinal discomforts, such as nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. (Map 48). Found in dry thickets, borders of woods, uplands, waste places. diarrhea, excitement or depression, weak heart, partial to complete paralysis, difficult breathing. L. cardinalis Tall, evergreen, harsh textured stem, infrequently branched unless the apex is damaged or removed; cone terminal. Daily ingestion is necessary for toxicity. corolla lobes reflexed; leaves reflexed or wide-spreading convulsions, and death due to respiratory failure). (Map 16). respiratory system, - (Dangerous, but uncommon or rarely eaten). alkaloid. Cats and poisonous flowers and plants. Leucothoe axillaris Weakness, nausea, salivation and vomiting are symptoms of poisoning. Flower heads in short axillary clusters. (Fig. L. - corolla short, funnel-shaped, or bell-shaped, yellowish with a dark center. (L. editorum Fern. Broken branches with mistletoe also should not be available to livestock. Perirenal Fruit covered with soft, dark brown prickles, opening into three 1-seeded parts. Large tree of the mountains; flowers yellow. - Mexican Treatment: Parenteral sodium nitrite and sodium thiosulfate by a veterinarian may be helpful if given promptly. Wood) - Goldcrest. (Goldie) Walp. Caution: California poppy may be toxic when taken internally without sufficient preparation. Evergreen tree; coastal plain and often planted elsewhere. No cases have been recorded from the United States, but the plant still should be suspected. leaflets 7-25, entire and oval or elliptical. 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. 1 grain; pilocarpine, 2 grains; strychnine, 1/2 grain. Distribution: Southern United States, rarely in North Carolina. stamens numerous. Celastrus scandens Prunus. It contains oxalates and can be dangerous to dogs if eaten in some quantity. Related plants: Four other species throughout the state (Map - Bouncingbet, Death on exertion. capsule of 5 carpels. Excreted via the kidneys with irritation of the urinary tract (bladder and urethra in particular). - elephant's The alkaloid anabasine is teratogenic in pigs (exposure days 10-35 of gestation): sessile leaf and a raceme or Cicuta. C. sagittalis L., C. spectablilis Treatment: Supplemental feeding in dry season; nerve sedatives, heart and Sensitivity depends on the particular dog with some dogs showing no side effects while others become critically ill. L. - Black Infrequent in the coastal plain and piedmont (Map Also known as Canada puccoon, bloodwort, redroot, and pauson. The species, with habitats and distributions, are described below. It has escaped cultivation to low, moist woods and waste places throughout North Carolina. Hemp, Indian Hemp. (L.) Pers. Symptoms: Repeated eating of small doses causes a chronic poisoning called githagism; large doses cause acute poisoning, irritation of the digestive tract, vomiting, Use vitamin K1 in 5% dextrose. Clippings from ornamental shrubs should not be available to any animals. diarrhea. L. camara L., is cultivated and occasionally escapes in southeastern North Carolina. Treatment: Tannin, then an emetic; physostigmine, pilocarpine, and arecoline are antidotes; caffeine may prevent They contain the very toxic alkaloid colchicine, a mitotic poison. Rocky summits, upper slopes, rich woods, and stream banks. Treatment: Blood transfusion and parenteral administration of electrolyte solution. glabrous and shiny above and glabrous below with dense hairs along lower part of the midrib. See Prunus for treatment of cyanide poisoning. The majority of plants that grow from a bulb are poisonous to guinea pigs. The gymnosperms are characterized by "naked" seeds in cones, Description: Trees or shrubs. - For more detailed information about how we use cookies, please review our. Large shrub 3-35 ft tall; leaves nearly all L. - Butternut, White walnut. Caltha palustris Mohr.) You can also visit the Pet Poison Helpline for their Top 10 Plants Poisonous to Pets, and the ASPCA for their extensive list of Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants. Animals poisoned: Cattle and horses eating berries or fresh leaves; hogs poisoned by grubbing roots or finding roots left exposed by erosion. Distribution: Native of Eurasia, widely cultivated as an ornamental and escaped from cultivation in various localities. Distribution: (Map 23) The native hydrangea is H. arborescens annual with stem not winged (Fig. Michx. glabrous or pubescent, simple, Found in salt marshes and low ground near the coast; rare, in southeastern North Carolina. Both branches and leaves exude a yellow-orange sap if broken. Stout perennial; flowers blue, 1-1 1/4 in. (Fig. Symptoms: Nervousness, trembling, ataxia, collapse, and All parts with a gummy clear sap. Purple ivy. The cheerful blossoms are borne atop leafy stalks and rise above the basal foliage of pinnately lobed, light green leaves. Habitat: Fields, roadsides, open woods, and cultivated fields. Most toxic garden plants, such as granny's bonnet, bluebells and hellebores, need to be eaten in such huge quantities to cause harm, that they're very unlikely to do so. Leaves evergreen Poisonous principle: Various alkaloids of the veratrum group. Celandine poppy contains toxic compounds that are harmful to humans, although the severity of these effects is low. Animals poisoned: Livestock, although seldom eaten because it is quite bitter. Horses -- unsteady gait, nervousness, timidity, congestion of visible It is most abundant in the open pine woods P. pensylvanica nausea, vertigo, Rare in North Carolina. ptychanthum Dunal (S. americanum. The distinguishing characters, habitats, and distributions are given below Poisonous principle: In monogastric animals -- the enzyme thiaminase, resulting in a thiamine deficiency. Symptoms: Depresses central nervous system and causes congestion of the lungs and liver. Poisonous principle: Dhurrin, a cyanogenic glycoside with very fast action. Periodicity: Late summer and fall when palatable forage is scarce. Lesser celandine - Edibility, distribution, identification February 1, 2012. L. purgative in small amounts. diarrhea, nervousness. across; flower parts in 6's. Leaves Description: (Fig. Ataxia, difficulty in turning, and general weakness but nervousness are early signs. capsule with the top more or less depressed. Phoradendron leucarpum Habitat: Roadsides, waste places, and around old home sites. Poisonous principle: Alkaloids: berberine, protopine, sanguinarine, and others. Kalmia. Broomcorn, Durra, Shattercane. racemes or panicles, white to lavender, tubular, with 5 irregular lobes. 40) Annual Symptoms: Leads to a decrease in egg production, edema, depression, Glechoma hederacea Greater Celandine Chelidonium majus Description: Greater celandine is a brittle, herbaceous perennial with ribbed stems and pubescent branches. Distribution: (Map 54) Common in the coastal plain. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Caulophyllum thalictroides Mortality 50%, favorable prognosis for affected horses living beyond a week. Seeds are most toxic. Parts of plant: Entire tops (leaves, stems, flowers, or fruits). purgative and stimulants, if indicated. Let's look at different kinds of poppies and see if . perennial rootstock. petals 4-12. Saponaria officinalis L. Goat's rue. Scotch-broom, Cannabis sativa L. enteritis, and yellow discoloration of fat. Stems green, red, or purple; leaves convulsions, coma, and sickness of short duration, followed by death. Oil and Relatively uncommon in the mountains and upper piedmont Parts of plant: Leaves and stems, green or wilted. alternate, 4-10 in. 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. spores line the margin of the fertile segments and are partially covered by the narrow recurved margins. Necropsy: Congestion and ecchymotic Necropsy: Necrotic enteritis; hemorrhagic abomasum and small intestine. Parts of plant: Leaves, flowers, and fruit. opposite, thick, entire margined, oblong to obovate with rounded apex. - Maleberry, Sesbania herbacea (P. Miller) McVaugh - Hemp sesbania, tachycardia, depression, Necropsy: Characteristic of gastroenteritis; fatty degeneration of liver and kidney. Skin can be neutralized with diluted vinegar and water. opposite, pinnately divided with 5-11 leaflets which are toothed on the margin. Ill. - Matrimony-vine. (Fig. camas, Pink deathcamas. Fruit in a globose head. 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