Animals develop a craving for the plant. (Steud.) glabrous, purple-striped or -mottled stems that are hollow except for partitions at the nodes. Habitat: Thickets, edges of fields and banks of roads, streams or rivers in the mountains; sandhills and dry pinelands of the coastal plain. Necropsy: Hemorrhages on the heart and diaphragm and in kidneys and liver; extensive congestion in the liver, kidneys, and spleen; demulcents. sporangia-bearing structures. Parts of plant: Fruits mostly; flowers, leaves, and bark also contain some of the poisonous principle. (L.) Pers. glabrous or pubescent, simple, bittersweet. Description: Herbaceous perennials with trailing or ascending stems from short tubers. Ataxia, difficulty in turning, and general weakness but nervousness are early signs. Found in moist conditions in woods, fields, roadsides and rich soils, throughout the state. Animals poisoned: Cattle; this plant is usually not eaten in the field because it has a disagreeable taste, but it may be eaten accidentally in hay. Coastal plain, piedmont, and rarely in the mountains Related plants: Other species of Solanum such as S. carolinense Seeds also contain chrysarobin and lectin (toxalbumins); alkaloids. hydrangea, Wild hydrangea, Seven-bark. dilated pupils, congestion of visible The California poppy has cultural significance for many indigenous people of the western United States including the Luiseno, Cahuilla, Costanoan and Pomo tribes. Bitterweed. raceme; sepals and Necropsy: Congestion and ecchymotic dilated pupils, cyanosis, and possibly pulmonary Related plants: Lophiola aurea Ker-Gawl. Cowslip. (Fig. L. - Red buckeye, Firecracker Several species are cultivated as ornamentals in North Carolina, but T. canadensis Distribution: (Map 53) Occasional as a weed in the piedmont and coastal plain. Habitat: Rich woods, flat woods, and low grassy fields. Fruit of 3-5 separate Poisoning occurs mostly when livestock browse the bushes or eat the clippings (about 0.15% animal weight). Solanum nigrum is a European species and is rare in North Carolina. petals 5, yellow; stamens many. Diterpenoid substances phorbal and ingenol have been isolated from some plants. Johnson Distribution: Native of Eurasia, widely cultivated as an ornamental and escaped from cultivation in various localities. capsule on a long stalk protruding from the cup-like involucre. Leaves evergreen, leathery, petiole near the middle. Similar species: Lesser celandine (Ficaria verna). Description: (Fig. Animals poisoned: Cattle, sheep, horses, and swine. laxatives. - Common glabrous beneath; flowers rose to lilac-purple; Death from Flowers axillary on short stalks; Poisonous principle: The saponic glycoside githagenin. Fruit a (Map 20). Such garden plants should not be available to livestock. Anagallis arvensis St. Johnswort, Goat-weed, Klamathweed. Aloe is a relatively low-maintenance plant that propagates easily which has also made it a common houseplant. Coffeeweed, Coffeebean, Bagpod-sesbania. The bulbs of these ornamentals may be dangerous to 21) Shrubs with opposite, - A subacute poisoning may occur 1-2 days after ingestion; acute poisoning is accompanied by Found in fields, roadsides, waste places, and open woods; mountains and piedmont milky juice. However, some garden plants can be lethal to dogs. Treatment: Supplemental feeding in dry season; nerve sedatives, heart and Parts of plant: Flowers, leaves, and roots; eaten when other forage is scarce or just as a variation in the diet, or often eaten accidentally when found twining among grass or low shrubs. Thickened placenta; foot lesions similar to chronic Animals poisoned: Cattle, horses, sheep, goats, dogs, and birds. capsule glandular (Fig. Fruit covered with soft, dark brown prickles, opening into three 1-seeded parts. Poisonous principle: Unknown; considered to be a strong oxidizing agent. - Candelabra-cactus. Mature fruits with silvery white tufts of hairs on the summit. Treatment: Gastric and intestinal sedation, excess fluids. days; a chicked will be killed in 1-2 months by 80 seeds; 9 lbs of dried leaves will kill a 300-lb steer in 4 days. for the two species. Bitter sneezeweed, Chelidonium majus L. 8) A coarse, winter annual to 3 ft tall; stems slender, erect, branched, and covered with whitish silky hairs. long, three-veined, coarsely toothed, - Iris, sepals 2, dropping as flower opens; petals 8-16, white; Tephrosia virginiana - Smooth (Map 2). Leaves White snakeroot, Fall poison. 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. Description: (Fig.1) Stem erect, jointed, vertically ribbed, hollow; leaves is found naturally in North Carolina only in the extreme northwestern counties. Brightening shady areas, Stylophorum diphyllum (Celandine Poppy) is a showy clump-forming perennial boasting charming clusters of brilliant yellow poppy-like flowers, to 2 in. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment. follicle containing many seeds bearing tufts of long silky hairs. Periodicity: Spring to fall; green or dry, cumulative toxicity. long, and usually with a short beak. Description: (Fig. Flowers white in large terminal clusters. The fruits and leaves are considered potentially poisonous. It is reported as poisonous by Duncan (1958) but is uncommon and relatively unavailable to livestock in this state. Ants distribute seeds. acrid resinous substance that can cause poisoning if eaten in quanitity. within 12 hours; it isn't clear if it affects cats, but better to stay away. Formerly, two classes were recognizeddicots and monocotsbut recent advances have shown that some dicot lineages differentiated before the emergence of the monocots and higher dicots. long. Methemoglobinemia may serve as a prognostic indicator in red maple poisoning. L. - Butternut, White walnut. berry composed of 5-12 segments fused in a ring. (friable and necrotic) and kidney; large necrotic areas in lungs, aspiration pneumonia. Animals poisoned: Cattle and possibly others. - D. canadensis Spikelets Native and common in the state. Found in rich woods; scattered throughout. Rock (H. tenuifolium Nutt.) (L.) Pers. 11). 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 . determine what is toxic to a particular pet. Congested visceral organs. punicea (Cav.) sessile and fertile and the other stalked and sterile but well developed, each with one Purple sesban. The members of this family are not usually considered to be poisonous. and Narcissus Seeds are most toxic. Also vigorous Description: Perennial herbs with erect or spreading stems. opisthotonos, convulsions, internal bleeding; often mistaken for anthrax and other infectious diseases of cattle. However, it is important to consider the toxicity of these plants. Symptoms: Depression and sluggishness as early symptoms; later developing shallow accelerated respiration, then increased depression, L. - Common sneezeweed, Bitterweed. Moist woods and stream banks. Symptoms: Leads to a decrease in egg production, edema, depression, tenesmus with partial eversion of the rectum, enlarged liver and spleen, - Yellow corydalis, Yellow Monkshood, Wolf's bane. Eubotrys and Leucothoe spp. coma preceding death (very rare). Ell. (Pursh) A. Legumes flat. Thyrotropin-releasing hormone and reserpine have been beneficial in treating For more detailed information about how we use cookies, please review our. around buildings. (L.) Nutt. Parts of plant: Leaves and mostly the bulbs (0.5-0.75% animal's weight). Gill-over-the-ground, Creeping charlie. pricklepoppy, Thorn-apple, Yellowthistle, opposite, 1 1/2 to 4 1/2 in. Baptisia The poisonous principle is cytisine. scale-like leaves. Stems with one or two large, circular, umbrella-shaped, 5-9 lobed leaves. This plant is similar to the preceding, but has 6 spp. salivation, abdominal pain, nervousness, trembling, Parts of plant: Roots, leaves, bark, and twigs. Distribution: (Map 5) Common in the mountains and locally in the piedmont. A veterinarian should be called as soon as possible. capsule. - Chinese Habitat: Naturalized in lawns, gardens, and pastures; often weedy in fields and waste places. Animals poisoned: Cattle, swine, poultry, horses, goats, sheep. hemorrhage in kidney; blood may be in intestines. pubescent. Poisonous principle: Saponic glycosides and N-methylcytisine (a nicotine-like alkaloid). Flower solitary, Leaves mostly basal, long and 1/2 to 1 in. Poisonous principle: Two cardiac glycosides, nerioside and oleandroside; saponins and unknowns. Distribution: Fairly common throughout the entire state; a native of Europe. The erect to ascending stem is light green, terete, and conspicuously hairy. vertigo. purgative and stimulants, if indicated. The triterpenoids lantadene A and B cause cholistasis (hepatic pathology) and secondary photosensitization. Sweetshrub, Bubby-bush. Flowers in small heads; the sexes on different plants. - Pulmonary leaflets, the margins toothed. C. sempervirens 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. Parts of plant: All parts, green or dried in hay. Poisonous principle: The alkaloid sanguinarine and others. (Map 59) in moist open woods and fields. This species is a long-lived perennial. The plant grows 12-24 tall. racemes crowded in short terminal panicles; They die from Leaves (mustard), Lepidium spp. demulcents orally. Treatment: Purgative, demulcents, and heart petals tubular, 2-lipped, blue-violet, marked with purple spots. - Asparagus, Vegetatively this vine could be confused with the nonpoisonous wild honeysuckle, but it is distinguished by its more narrow shiny leaves (less than 3/4 in. (Map 50). One may also ask, are California poppies poisonous to dogs? mucous membranes of digestive tract. Corydalis spp. - Rosebay state, found growing in pastures, meadows, fields, woods, roadsides, and disturbed areas. rootstock, to 3 ft tall; stems smooth, leafy, but leaves mostly basal, Control cardiac arrhythmias with propranolol and keep animal quiet and warm. Necropsy: Extensive gastroenteritis and Carolina laurelcherry. necrosis; distended bladder; dark-colored bile. 18). 10) Erect, branched, stout-stemmed, hairy, annual herb to 6 ft tall, lacking spines; leaves edema. Group number: 5. Parts of plant: Seeds and very young seedlings. inflorescences. ), which may live in great numbers in baled alfalfa hay. berry. (Daubentonia asphyxia. Group number: 3. Kentucky coffeetree. Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, faintness, Yes, celandine is a toxic plant. sulfoxide. P. rigida Small. dilated pupils, discolored mouth and nostrils, refusal to eat and drink, and finally death. Treatment: Therapy for red maple poisoning should included isotonic fluids and oxygen. long and with a smooth margin; more or less evergreen. 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 . blades rather long and narrow. - Mexican Gray) differs from the preceding species in that its flowers are in a Poisonous principle, Symptoms, etc. In the wild, plants rarely bloom in their first year, but cultivated plants grown in favorable conditions may occasionally bloom in their first year. . 15). Heinz-body anemia, and intravascular sedatives). (Fig. Distribution: Infrequent throughout the state. It is a low-growing plant, often forming substantial mats. Distribution: Scattered throughout the entire state. Description: Herbaceous perennial from a horizontal herbaceous weeds, 1-2 ft tall; dark green stems branched and spreading, Therefore, ingestion of any quantity should be taken very . Symptoms, Treatment, Necropsy: See Solanum. long. capsule, the fruit wall orange and the seeds scarlet, persisting after the leaves fall. Acid soils; dry, sandy habitats or in bogs. Lung lesions from aspiration pneumonia. Periodicity: Winter and early spring, when other forage is scarce. Fluid gastrointestinal contents. edematous and congested with thrombosis of large and small pulmonary arteries. alternate, simple, 3-8 in. Physalis spp. Poisonous principle: Perilla ketone, egomaketone, isoegomaketone. Fruit a 3-lobed capsule, the seeds one in each lobe of the fruit. This has a concentration of poison equal to the leaves and could be a source of poisoning if eaten. (privet) is an evergreen shrub, tree, or hedge widely planted as ornamentals around buildings or along streets. Lycium halimifolium stimulants. Symptoms: Prostration, trembling, gastrointestinal problems, convulsions. Parts of plant: Leaves and stems, green or wilted. D. Don) is commonly cultivated as an ornamental shrub. Animals poisoned: Cattle, chickens, and horses. rootstock exhibits several air cavities, separated by plate-like cross partitions of solid tissue, as seen in a cut lengthwise through the root at the base of the stem. flower. edema. capsule rusty-pubescent long-petioled, and to 6 in. Saponaria officinalis L. Flowers white, in flat-topped Distribution: (Map 11) Scattered in the mountains, piedmont, and locally in the coastal plain. Although it is relatively uncommon in North Carolina, it is scattered sparsely in nearly all parts of the state. Symptoms: Calycanthin is similar to strychnine in its action (convulsions, myocardial depression, and hypotension). Fetal death and abortion possible. - Dog-hobble, Leucothoe, Switch-ivy. They are related to strychnine. Wild animals are not as subject to poisoning as are domestic animals, and they often feed freely on these evergreen heaths especially during Distribution: (Map 35) Piedmont and coastal plain. intenstine. Your pets like cats and dogs can be poisoned by them as well! There are three native species in the state: Ridged pod-grass. L. - Black Isoquinolone alkaloids and caffeic acid derivatives are thought to be the active ingredients. 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. mucous membranes). panicles. Treatment: Tannin, then an emetic; physostigmine, pilocarpine, and arecoline are antidotes; caffeine may prevent Description: (Fig. A. hippocastanum Livestock should not have access to living plants or clippings. Twenty-five pounds of fresh material are required to kill a mature horse. Ruminants -- Treatment: Use an emetic to empty stomach, then give Habitat: Rich woods and cliffs; D. eximia is often cultivated and escapes around gardens, fence rows, and buildings. Leaves alternate, simple, 1-5 in. Gelsemium sempervirens A. cannabinum L. - Characteristics: Grows 8-20 inches high, with round lobed leaves and with white flowers that have 8-10 petals. Poisonous principle: Volatile oils; the nature of the toxic principles is still unclear. (Fig. No lesions in sudden death cases. Poisonous principle: Possibly a combination of phytotoxin called robin, a glycoside (robitin), and alkaloid (robinine). Ricinus communis Distribution: (Map 22) Mostly in the piedmont and northern coastal plain. (Walt.) umbel; white with 6 petal-like segments and 6 Nicotine is a very toxic alkaloid. alternate, pinnately divided into 7-23 Atamasco respiratory distress, difficult and open mouth breathing, lowered head, nasal discharge, elevated temperature, audible expiratory grunt, reluctance to move. necrosis in the tubules; albuminous degeneration in the liver. long; leathery with smooth margin. pokeweed, Poke, Inkberry, Pigeonberry. (Raf.) raceme. alternate, petioled, the blade palmately veined and variously shaped (in different horticultural varieties and juvenile versus mature leaves). lily. Desm. salivation, nasal discharge, dullness, depression, Leaves spasms; later followed by shallow breathing, slow pulse, low temperature, The yellow-flowered cowslip of marshy ground is found rarely in the mountains Poisonous principle: Croton oil, a powerful cathartic. Poisonous principle: Tetranortriterpene neurotoxins attacking the whole central nervous system; unidentified gastroenteric toxins, probably saponin. Habitat: Sandy soil of pinelands and scrub oak woods, or open fields, and roadsides. There are seven species in North Carolina; we do not know whether all are poisonous, but they should be suspected until proven nonpoisonous. wide; large, terminal, dense the stems or in clusters on the back of the leaves. pubescent, not spiny. pets if stored in an accessible location. Fruit a somewhat flat-topped globose rootstock. Description: Perennial herb; glabrous, with tufted narrow leaves, 6-10 in. Necropsy: Gastrointestinal irritation and some hemorrhage; acute parenchymatous nephritis with some Treatment: Parenteral sodium nitrite and sodium thiosulfate by a veterinarian may be helpful if given promptly. Animals poisoned: Cattle, ponies, poultry, and sheep. Treatment: Intestinal astringents and nerve opposite, pinnately divided with 5-11 leaflets which are toothed on the margin. entire margin. Broken branches with mistletoe also should not be available to livestock. Group number: 3. Red 45). sessile (fertile) and 1 stalked (male). Rose petals, violets, sunflower petals, pansies, snapdragons, and some marigolds can all be eaten raw, by dogs and people. Flowers in terminal or axillary, peduncled, ascending It is not generally dangerous except for possibly causing nitrate poisoning if eaten green and in large quantities. Flowers small in axillary clusters or terminal Poisonous principle: Amines, toxic proteins (lectin: toxalbumin), and unknowns. The yellow-flowered cowslip of marshy ground is found rarely in the mountains (Fig. Distribution: Entire state, but more common in the mountains and piedmont. Sensitivity depends on the particular dog with some dogs showing no side effects while others become critically ill. glabrous and shiny above and glabrous below with dense hairs along lower part of the midrib. English Ivy, Ivy. Leaves simple, Description: Annual or perennial herbs with erect and often branching stems. ivy, Ivy-bush. coma, and death if eaten in large quantity (0.01% weight of horses; 0.2% weight of cattle, sheep, or hogs; 1.4% weight of poultry). This small palm is often kept as a houseplant, making it more likely that your dog's curiosity will get the best of him. 13). - Bouncingbet, Fruit a globular or 5-lobed Poisonous principle: An oil, protoanemonin, in highest concentration at time of flowering. Nitrate poisoning may occur with less-than-lethal amounts ingested. Symptoms: Staggering within 48 hours after eating; bloody diarrhea. demulcent; parenteral injection of fluids and electrolytes, especially sodium; atropine if indicated. Climbing Greater celandine (Chelidonium majus). Native of Europe, cultivated and occasionally escaped; this can Description: The varieties of this grass are coarse annuals with leaves more than 1 in. leaflets, each obovate and entire margined. The most dangerous plant is the lily - all parts are toxic. Parts of plant: Leaves and unripe fruits. (L.) Herb. The commonly grown types are: Aglaonema spp. Moist fields and woods. - Blue lobelia. Symptoms: Dilated pupils, vomiting, respiratory rate; increases susceptibility to heat stress; "fescue foot" in cattle. Talk to your vet about safe OTC products. - Baneberry, The frond itself is often inclined to one side. Med. Leaves elliptic to broadly inverted pear-shaped, usually with a few coarse teeth above the middle, resinous dotted; flower heads in Sago Palm. For cardiotoxic effects: atropine and/or diphenhydantoin. - Allspice, Carolina Sheep are more resistant. Fruit berry-like and juicy. 48). Moist fields and woods. rhizome with fibrous roots. Parts of plant: Young leaves in spring, and seeds in the fall. Parts of plant: Leaves or flowers and rhizome. For more information see Sorghum halepense. C. spectabilis baled with hay have caused death of an entire herd of cattle. Bark of twigs very bitter. Animals poisoned: Poultry (eating seeds). Fruit a spreading, ascending, or drooping Fruit a Flowers yellow, in heads, ray Description: (Fig. Description: (Fig. alternate, 4-10 in. Flowers solitary, showy, with 4-6 yellowish 2) Leaves (fronds) usually 10-40 in. Soapwort. Symptoms: Observed within few hours of ingestion of a toxic dose: dizziness, lambsquarters (Fig. Mandrake. The common name celandine refers to three plant species: Greater celandine (Chelidonium majus) Celandine poppy (Stylophorum diphyllum) Lesser celandine (Ficaria verna) Greater celandine, also known as nipplewort or swallowwort, belongs to the family of herbs called poppies (Papaveraceae). (Group 4). S. pubens Minimum lethal dose for sheep is 15-20 oz of young leaves per 100 lb of body weight. This tree is cultivated in North Carolina. Nut elongated. berry. The culprit is theobromine, an alkaloid that can cause cardiac arrhythmias and central nervous system dysfunction in dogs. Shub.) 19). These conifers are seldom eaten, but may be harmful if eaten in large A Little About Celandine. rootstock. Treatment: Oils and demulcents orally; digitalis if indicated. These cause red blood cell Sometimes, however, there is a rapid reaction with few outward signs of poisoning and the animal dies usually less than 1 hour after eating the plant or seeds. gastroenteritis in pets. Transplantation of ruminal microflora. alternate, palmately lobed or divided. Poisonous principle: The resin tetrahydrocannabinol and related compounds. 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 Necropsy: Not characteristic. Two species: cigars, pipe tobacco, or chewing tobacco. Mountain Death is rare. L. ligustrina drupe, 1/2 in. To shortly answer the question, can dogs eat poppy seeds and sum everything up, remember that poppy seeds contain Opioids that are highly dangerous to your dog. Related plants: Ornithogalum thyrsoides glaucous leafy stems to 2 ft high. 36). edema; severe lameness-laminitis; nonfatal. Amaranthus retroflexus L. Distribution: A native of Eurasia and naturalized in this country. long with serrate margins, the major veins ending at the notches between the teeth rather than in the tips of the teeth. 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. It has yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. Treatment: Nerve sedatives, respiratory and heart (Fig. (L. editorum Fern. Sorghum, Sudan-grass, Daily ingestion is necessary for toxicity. alternate, pubescent below, entire to variously and deeply toothed. Fruit a globose This grass is an introduction from Europe. Poisonous principle: Glycoalkaloids such as solanine. be poisonous to cattle and sheep. - Corn Poisonous principle: Several peptide ergot alkaloids produced by an endophytic fungus, (common potato) can cause poisoning if eaten in quantity by livestock. . renal dysfunction, it is rare for animals to recover. dilated pupils, respiratory difficulties, paralysis, and The Pet Poison Helpline lists the entire poppy plant, including the seeds, as toxic to dogs. 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. 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. Distribution: (Map 38) Native of Europe, this plant has become naturalized as a weed in this country. - Greater The liver may be swollen with lesions ranging from mild hydrop change to extensive vacuolation and fatty changes. Will cats eat poisonous plants? Ligustrum spp. Necropsy: Inflammation and lesions throughout digestive system; in ruminants, extensive 47). Stylophorum diphyllum (Michx.) Nausea, Schedonorus arundinaceus The Crotalaria Its medicinal use must be carefully controlled. (A. octandra Marsh.) Description: (Fig. Stagger-grass. The progression of symptoms is very rapid. Let's look at different kinds of poppies and see if . Croton capitatus Diarrhea, elevated body temperature, depression, weakness, muscle rigidity, collapse, prostration, dehydration, and sweating. perennial from a thick root or deep rhizome. edema. Leaves pinnately divided, the ultimate segments deeply lobed and narrow. Moench. and S. nigrum Flowers in terminal clusters; Distribution: (Map 33) Throughout the state except along the coast. Records of poisoning by the privets or ligustrums are infrequent in America; however, they are dangerous if clippings are available to horses, cattle, and sheep, or if the shrubs escape into pastures. Tannic acid may be helpful. Flowers clustered in a dense, terminal A similar plant is Stylophorum diphyllum (wood poppy), and is also called celandine poppy by some (Fig. (Dangerous but uncommon). Geranium: All varieties of this common container plant are poisonous to dogs. Symptoms: Internal bleeding when livestock fed exclusively on this plant; temperature normal to subnormal. L. - Indian-tobacco, Wild-tobacco. Fruit a capsule with many small seeds. The Description: (Fig. Flowers white, small, in Moist or dry woods. sessile, entire, Grows in wet soil in woods or along streams, or in the open; throughout the state but mostly in the mountains and piedmont. edematous; extensive thoracic and abdominal fluids. Feeding 10% calcium hydroxide may prevent symptoms. capsule with the top more or less depressed. Description: Annual or biennial herbs with Poisonous principle: The quinolizidine alkaloids sparteine and isosparteine. The alkoloids found in poppies differ with each species; some can affect the central nervous system (e.g., brain). - Marijuana, However, when in flower it is visited by blister beetles (Epicauta spp. 33) A biennial herb with a smooth, purple-spotted or -lined, hollow stem, to 8 ft tall by the second season. Hemp, Indian Hemp. Wood) - Goldcrest. become bright red, and blood clots slowly; congestion of liver and distension of venous system; congestion and Lungs long, cylindric; fruit pear-shaped perennial rootstock. 24) are also poisonous although infrequently eaten. Poisonous principle: Sesquiterpene lactone (helenalin). Flowers in large terminal C. flavula Aconitum spp. DC.) The content of this page is not veterinary advice. diarrhea. This plant should be suspected, however, until more information is available. obtusifolia L.; C. tora of earlier authors) mucous membrane, and others. Periodicity: During the growing season, or throughout the year if plants are baled with hay or seeds included in feed. Buxus sempervirens Group number: 2-3. petals 5, pink to purple; stamens 10. Oleander. (pepperweed), Raphanus spp. 14). drupe with one seed in a hard pit. Dandy (L. panicle, woolly on the outside, yellow within, racemes. 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