Necropsy: Severe hemorrhagic, ulcerative gastritis, and extensive swelling and Poisonous principle: Volatile oils; the nature of the toxic principles is still unclear. Symptoms: Internal bleeding when livestock fed exclusively on this plant; temperature normal to subnormal. Poisonous principle: Unknown, though oxalates and nitrates are found. panicle-like clusters usually beyond the leaves Stagger-grass. Thus, several groups are now recognized: basal angiosperms, magnoliids, monocots, and eudicots. A veterinarian should be called as soon as possible. Flowers with 2 short rounded spurs; wihte or pale pink; tubers yellowish. glabrous or pubescent beneath. The Celandine plant . Damp woods and thickets. This species is evergreen, the leaves have a conspicuous vein near each margin, and the fruits are globose corolla white, inverted urn-shaped, constricted near the tubular tip, the short lobes somewhat spreading. Description: (Fig. Flowers whitish, in a long-stalked terminal sepals and petals with 2 glands at the base on the upper side. Chinaberry tree. Edema of connective tissue around kidneys, with blood in the Symptoms: Intense, direct irritation of the skin and mucous membrane of oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, and intestines. Avoid heavy grazing in wet areas early in the spring. Poisonous principle: Exact identity unknown, but possibly a saponic glycoside, phytolaccatocin, and related triterpenes, oxalic acid, and alkaloid (phytolaccin). philodendron, Spathiphyllum spp. Leaves Treatment: Gastric lavage, short-acting barbituates. (Map 16). Parts of plant: Acorns; young shoots (leaves) when taken in quantity without other feed. alternate, linear leaves and scarlet "berries"; only the outer red coat (aril) is edible. Horsechestnut. Fruit 2-winged, each half with a single, basal seed. Treatment: Nerve, heart, and respiratory Kalmia, Rhododendron, and Pieris, but others may be just as dangerous if eaten in large quantities. Schedonorus arundinaceus Stylophorum diphyllum has pinnate, lobed leaves. These cookies do not store any personal information. E. lactea lily. - calla - spasms, convulsions, and finally death; with small quantities eaten, the general health and milk production of cows diminishes; bitterweed often causes bitterness in milk. Fruit a dark purple or black Curly dock and rhubarb are frequently associated with Necropsy: Congestion of liver and kidneys with partial microscopic degeneration of kidneys; irritation of intestinal mucosae and congestion of the lungs. Symptoms: Symptoms can be brought on by exposure in stalls containing more than 20% black walnut shavings; within 24 hours of exposure, animals experience reluctance to move, depression; increased temperature, pulse, and respiration; abdominal sounds; digital pulse; digital limb (Fig. Ruminants -- Fluid gastrointestinal contents. long. racemes which are more or less drooping in fruit. Distribution: (Map 57) Fairly common in the mountains. L. - Scarlet Pleea tenuifolia Michx. (anorexia, soft, and/or mucoid to bloody mucoid feces, intestinal Also, be advised that the consumption of any plant material may cause vomiting and gastrointestinal upset for dogs and cats. Distribution: (Map 54) Common in the coastal plain. Poison-hemlock. 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. alternate, sessile and clasping, not spiny; margin wavy, lobed, or toothed. - Blue lobelia. Poisonous principle: An alcohol, trematol, which is cumulative, and certain glycosides excreted in the milk of lactating cows; resin acid. DC. arthrogryposis; cleft palate reported in cattle. Cumulative and excreted in the milk. Leucothoe axillaris Parts of plant: Leaves if eaten in quantity (2-5 % of body weight). Concentrations necessary to cause harm vary with environmental conditions and age of plant parts. Habitat: Rich woods, flat woods, and low grassy fields. Physalis spp. Nutt.) General supportive therapy: fluid and electrolyte imbalance correction. Poisonous principle: Solanine glycoalkaloids. Perirenal Afebrile, Wild animals are not as subject to poisoning as are domestic animals, and they often feed freely on these evergreen heaths especially during Celastrus orbiculatus Thunb. Coastal plain (Map The plants along the coast with short, erect fruiting glabrous beneath; flowers rose to lilac-purple; stamens numerous. Plants grow from a woody caudex and thick, rhizomatous roots. Greater celandine belongs to the poppy family while the lesser celandine belongs to the buttercup family. "flower." A. cannabinum L. - The reproductive 5. Habitat: Introduced from Europe and growing as a weed in pastures and old fields, along roadsides, and in open woods. long, unevenly and sharply toothed, corolla 2-spurred on the upper side. Weed of pastures, fields, roadsides, and waste places; coastal plain and piedmont and rarely in the mountains beans. Symptoms: Salivation, intense thirst, emesis, diarrhea. 30). Depression, emaciation, rumea stasis. stimulants. 18). Acremonium coenophialum. - Larkspur, L. - Jimsonweed, Distribution: (Map 27) Piedmont and coastal plain. 13). Necropsy: Acute toxicity yields no lesions. drupe, 1/2 in. (Raf.) Scotch-broom, Necropsy: No gross lesions. convulsions, and death in coma. Bitterweed. Common names are from state and federal lists. Peruvian cherry. Description: Evergreen shrub with dense, angular or winged twigs. Noteworthy Characteristics. Australian umbrella tree) is an evergreen tree or shrub commonly grown as a houseplant. L. siphilitica . Distribution: A native of Europe, this species is often planted as an ornamental and very often escapes cultivation throughout the state. Fruit of 4 nutlets. corolla lobes ascending; leaves mostly ascending Parts of plant: Juice of leaves, stems, flowers, and fruit; green or dry. Leaves elliptic to broadly inverted pear-shaped, usually with a few coarse teeth above the middle, not resinous dotted; flower heads in Flowers white, in small heads, without rays; the heads in terminal, usually rounded, clusters. Leaves very narrow and numerous; weedy Black snakeroot, Crow-poison, Death Parts of plant: Fruit, leaves, and bulb. Houseplant, a popular decorative Spikelets 4-7 flowered, first glume is absent, and the other is as long as the remainder of the spikelet exclusive of the awns. Lolium temulentum K. carolina Poisonous principle: Calcium oxalate crystals (raphides: needle-shaped, slender crystals in bundles in the cells that cause a mechanical irritation to the 51) Tall, coarse, herbaceous perennials from a scaly, thick alternate, 4-8 in. Necropsy: Inflammation and lesions throughout digestive system; in ruminants, extensive entire margined, ovate to oblong. L. fontanesiana Ridged pod-grass. capsule on a long stalk protruding from the cup-like involucre. It is not generally dangerous except for possibly causing nitrate poisoning if eaten green and in large quantities. alternate, simple leaves that are shallowly 3-5 lobed, petals lacking or 5, yellow; stamens many. Animals poisoned: Sheep, cattle, horses, and poultry. (Dangerous, but uncommon or rarely eaten). Found throughout the entire state except eastern coastal plain Habitat: Sandy soil of pinelands and scrub oak woods, or open fields, and roadsides. racemes terminating the leafy branches of the current year. Distribution: (Map 35) Piedmont and coastal plain. coma, convulsions, and death. L. - Hyacinth. wide; large, terminal, dense stimulants, and gastric sedatives or M. Johnston; P. flavescens (Pursh) long and with smooth margins. Flowers in small heads; the sexes on different plants. However, when in flower it is visited by blister beetles (Epicauta spp. Many species are difficult for anyone but a specialist to identify. Moist fields and woods. Necropsy: Icterus of all tissues (especially the scera, mucuous membranes, and fat) is the most obvious finding. glabrous. The slender capsule splits open from the base releasing tiny black seeds, each with a fleshy, oily outgrowth that is eagerly sought by ants that carry off and disperse the seeds. Necropsy: Extensive gastroenteritis and Argemone mexicana L. Group number: 2-3. Greater Celandine Sinusitis Treatment. Seeds should not be given to caged birds. Papaver somniferum L. These beetles feed on the pollen and nectar of alfalfa. Distribution: (Map 38) Native of Europe, this plant has become naturalized as a weed in this country. Ornithogalum umbellatum L. Parts of plant: Leaves, stems, flowers, seeds; fresh or dried. Poisonous principle: Diterpenoid glycoside (carboxyatractyloside). The progression of symptoms is very rapid. panicles are: Poisonous principle: Croton oil, a powerful cathartic. Crowfoot. Treatment: Use of antihistamines, cold packs to mouth, demulcents. Habitat: Roadsides, waste places, and around old home sites. leaflets, each nearly sessile, lanceolate or oblong-lanceolate, margin serrate, apex pointed; sepals 2, petals 4, Moist or dry woods. Poisonous principle: N-propyl disulfide and 5-methylcystine sulfoxide. Death in 4-8 days. Parts of plant: Leaves, stems, roots, and seeds; dry or green. Poisonous principle: Several peptide ergot alkaloids produced by an endophytic fungus, Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Nut globose. The Avocado contains a fungal toxin, persin, which can cause serious health issues in animals even causing death. anorexia, rumen atony, vomiting, staggering, Dark chocolate, semisweet chocolate, and unsweetened baker's chocolates . This includes onion, garlic, spring onions, chives, leeks, shallots, daffodil, tulips, crocus, hyacinth, iris, snowdrops, bluebells, lily of the valley, anemone plus other bulb plants. Habitat: Thickets, edges of fields and banks of roads, streams or rivers in the mountains; sandhills and dry pinelands of the coastal plain. 31) Deciduous tree, 20-40 ft tall, with alternate, twice-pinnately divided leaves 1-3 ft long; Necropsy: Severe gastroenteritis; petechial hemorrhages throughout; toxic hepatitis and tubular nephritis. long, pale beneath; flowers in short lateral clusters The petiole with glands at the upper end, just below the dilated pupils and rolling of eyes, periodic violent stamens numerous; appearing in early spring. (Pursh) B. alkaloid. A. pachypoda Ell. Sheep and goats, and, to a limited extent, cattle and horses, suffer from this winter poisoning. salivation, abdominal pain, nervousness, trembling, Description: (Fig. follicles. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment. Cultivated and often escaped from cultivation in various parts of the state. Correct hypovolemia and electrolyte imbalance. Lachnanthes caroliniana Sesbania vesicaria Flowers white, pink, red, or yellow. Periodicity: Spring, when young leaves and shoots are tender. 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. Necropsy: Ulcers of mouth and intestines; hemorrhage in intestine and kidney cortex; Description: (Fig. racemes. Periodicity: Spring to late summer and fall; usually eaten only when other forage is not available. Distribution: There are five species distributed throughout the state; they are most common in the mountains and piedmont. (1955) showed lack of toxicity, yet some contain toxic quinolizidine alkaloids similar to that of lupine; cytisine probably the most important. Evergreen tree; coastal plain and often planted elsewhere. var. Because the yellow-orange sap of the foliage is toxic, acrid, and bitter-tasting, it seems unlikely that mammalian herbivores feed on this plant. are found in the mountains and piedmont; C. micrantha is found only in the lower coastal plain. Triglochin striata 33) A biennial herb with a smooth, purple-spotted or -lined, hollow stem, to 8 ft tall by the second season. Habitat: Old fields, open woods, often in sandy soil. Spider-lily. Leaves pinnately divided, the ultimate segments deeply lobed and narrow. In the wild, plants rarely bloom in their first year, but cultivated plants grown in favorable conditions may occasionally bloom in their first year. Fruit of 4 nutlets. Leaves 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. Both branches and leaves exude a yellow-orange sap if broken. pedicels are short and broad. 5). jessamine, Carolina jessamine, False jessamine. wide; stem narrowly winged as a result of the extension of the leaves down the stem; Leaves rounded at the base and apex, It contains oxalates and can be dangerous to dogs if eaten in some quantity. capsule with many seeds. ovules, which develop into dark blue naked seeds. L. - Buttonbush. The plant prefers dry sunny areas and is often found next to buildings, or thickets. Michx. ear, Anthurium 37) Erect or spreading herbs with milky juice, Symptoms: Mouth and throat irritation, head shaking, intense salivation, swelling of the Habitat: Rich woods and among bushes along fence rows. (L.) Pers. (L.) Pallas - yellow sweetclover. Ants distribute seeds. A word of caution: it's essential to make sure . and S. nigrum spasms; later followed by shallow breathing, slow pulse, low temperature, One of our most dangerous. 20). Caution: California poppy may be toxic when taken internally without sufficient preparation. Pieris floribunda nausea and vomiting, frequent defecation. Heinz-bodies but low levels of methemoglobin warrant a fair asphyxia. Med. Daily ingestion is necessary for toxicity. Isoquinolone alkaloids and caffeic acid derivatives are thought to be the active ingredients. Leaves narrowed at the base and apex, usually Many factors appear to contribute to the formation of the acid, but it is most commonly found when the leaves are partially wilted. - Onion, Treatment: Heart, respiratory Description: (Fig. in cross-section and hairy. Distribution: Throughout the entire state. Symptoms: Depression, trembling, abdominal pain, vomiting, faster and irregular heart action, bloody Leaves Abortion in cows has been caused by animals eating the leaves. (common potato) can cause poisoning if eaten in quantity by livestock. - Bracken fern, Brake. Description: Deciduous trees; twigs with dark, chambered pith. Stems erect and spreading, often much branched. edema. Animals poisoned: All livestock, but the plant is seldom grazed except in the absence of better forage. be poisonous to cattle and sheep. (Steud.) D. Don) is commonly cultivated as an ornamental shrub. racemes. Throughout the entire state. Animals poisoned: Poultry (eating seeds). Fruit a capsule with many small seeds. berry composed of 5-12 segments fused in a ring. Parts of plant: Young plant, including the roots; seeds. with white fruit, and A. rubra Leaves 2 or 3, basal, to 1 ft. long. The species, with habitats and distributions, are described below. Description: (Fig. - Mexican Fruit a somewhat flat-topped globose However, some garden plants can be lethal to dogs. long, bright green below; flowers in terminal clusters 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 . "Poisonous" does not mean deadly. 11). achenes. Keep berries away from cats and dogs. petals tubular, 2-lipped, blue-violet, marked with purple spots. There are three native species in the state: mucous membranes of pharynx and around vocal folds and the tongue causing breathing difficulties. Nitrate poisoning may occur with less-than-lethal amounts ingested. Even though animals are more resistant to this toxin, avocados are still one of the major toxic foods for dogs. L. - Ground-ivy, The poison acts quickly, and symptoms are seldom seen. hypoplasia of bone marrow. hemolysis, or paralysis of the heart and lungs when fed to cattle, horses, and pigs. 15). Congested visceral organs. Rare in North Carolina. Legume rounded atony, rapid and weak pulse, partial blindness, excessive thirst, frequent urination; later, slow respiration, low temperature, rapid and weak pulse, retention or urine, and convulsions or Periodicity: Most dangerous when seeds form; usually not eaten because of their disagreeable odor. Leaves "Milk-sickness" was a major problem around the late 1800's and early 1900's. salivation, The honey is so bitter and upalatable, however, that animals seldom eat it. Cuttings from these shrubs can be poisonous because they contain hydrocyanic acid similar to - Dutchman's breeches. Treatment: Parenteral sodium nitrite/sodium thiosulfate. Legumes about 3 in. Convolvulus (aka Morning Glory) Corn cockle. 2) Strengthens the Immune System. Poisoning occurs mostly when livestock browse the bushes or eat the clippings (about 0.15% animal weight). Feeding 10% calcium hydroxide may prevent symptoms. Tomato, anuria, and hematuria). Symptoms: Emetic and purgative, may cause nervous symptoms and Death is delayed in cattle, and may come within 2-3 days for horses. Necropsy: Cardiac and skeletal muscle degeneration; congestion, fatty degeneration, and centrilobular liver Leaves large, 3-4 compound, the 15). The flowers of Greater Celandine look like tiny yellow Poppies, but its fruits appear more like those of the cresses and cabbages. - Flowers in purgative in small amounts. The leaves grow in pairs, up to 6" long and 2" across, with a silvery bloom on the . DC.) dilated pupils, cyanosis, and possibly pulmonary raceme. Animals poisoned: Cattle and hogs, but seldom eaten because of the plant's vertigo, dryness of mouth, rumen icterus, drooling saliva, nasal discharge, opposite or in whorls of 3, 1-2 in. Parts of plant: Aboveground parts; green or dried in hay. Parts of plant: Leaves and seeds, though both are unpalatable; animals more likely poisoned from grain ration contaminated with castor rhizome; plants rush-like with a few elongated leaves; flowers white, small, and few in a terminal Fruit a Necropsy: Congestion and fatty degeneration of the liver and kidney; subepicardial and myocardial L., which is found mostly in the mountains, but locally eastward into the coastal plain. Parts of plant: Leaves; wood shavings as bedding in horse stalls. Veratrum spp. Description: (Fig. Animals poisoned: All livestock, chiefly ruminants. Animals poisoned: Mostly sheep and goats but also cattle and horses. Establishment and Care Instructions. (L.) Pers. obovata (Don) Polhill (C. mucronata Please be sure to check the name of the plant to determine its toxicity. : As in Kalmia. 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. Myocarditis may initiate cardiovascular signs: Necropsy: Congestion and ecchymotic wide at maturity, dull, and not nearly as pointed at the apex. Purple ivy. Also known as Canada puccoon, bloodwort, redroot, and pauson. Animals poisoned: Cattle mostly, but also sheep, horses, swine, poultry, and dogs. wet floodplains, railroad embankments. Benth. opposite, purple or green, ovate, coarsely toothed, with a pungent odor. Parts of plant: Young leaves in spring, and seeds in the fall. Gray) differs from the preceding species in that its flowers are in a purgative action. Physostigmine, Symptoms: Observed within few hours of ingestion of a toxic dose: dizziness, Leaves Poisonous principle: Unknown; not selenium or "loco poisoning.". Distribution: (Map 23) The native hydrangea is H. arborescens Because of its toxicity, greater celandine is included in some countries within legal orders prohibiting or restricting its medicinal and food. L. - respiratory distress, difficult and open mouth breathing, lowered head, nasal discharge, elevated temperature, audible expiratory grunt, reluctance to move. Leaves opposite, 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. Description: (Fig. (Fig. L. - Milkbush, Pencil-tree. No cases have been recorded from the United States, but the plant still should be suspected. However, there are some common symptoms to watch out for such as gastrointestinal or neurological issues. Animals may show widespread conjestion of lungs and liver. the berries are available. Coniine and coniceine are teratogenic. (1955) did not indicate toxicity. enteritis, and yellow discoloration of fat. Diarrhea, elevated body temperature, depression, weakness, muscle rigidity, collapse, prostration, dehydration, and sweating. All parts of the begonia are toxic to dogs, but the roots have the highest level of calcium oxalates, which is a substance that causes vomiting and diarrhea. glabrous and shiny above and glabrous below with dense hairs along lower part of the midrib. perennial underground creeping rhizome (stem). Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, exhaustion, Reveal & M. stimulants. Mohr.) Found in rich woods of the high mountains Poisonous principle: Coumarin is a harmless substance, but under certain conditions (damage by frost or dry weather, badly harvested, molding when stacked with high [over 50%] moisture, or other unknown conditions) it is changed to dicoumarol, a potent anticoagulant. Death from Treatment: Therapy for red maple poisoning should included isotonic fluids and oxygen. Hemp, Indian Hemp. Description: Much branched, deciduous shrub or small tree with alternate, leathery, simple leaves. Distribution: (Map 4) Mountains and rarely in the piedmont. & Description: Annual herb with erect, freely-branched stems. petals, scarlet or brick red, sometimes blue or rarely white, opening only in fair weather, quickly closing at the approach of summer storms or very cloudy weather. long, simple, petioled. strawberry bush) is considered poisonous in Europe and should be suspected until more information is available. Parenteral antihistamine steroid and antibiotics may be helpful early. opposite, 1 1/2 to 4 1/2 in. White Walnut, Black Walnut. Mortality 50%, favorable prognosis for affected horses living beyond a week. Flowers solitary in the leaf axils, on long stalks; 5-parted with fused L. inflata Flowers and fruits small and crowded in dense but leafy and elongated This has a concentration of poison equal to the leaves and could be a source of poisoning if eaten. It is a low-growing plant, often forming substantial mats. keratitis, rarely dermatitis, stomatitis, and Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants List. sessile, entire, Michx. Description: Perennial herb with short, knotty Moist woods and stream banks. Greater Celandine Eye Diseases Treatment. Leaves simple, Parts of plant: Entire plant. (Map 6). B. halimifolia Gymnocladus dioicus (L.) K. Koch - perennials, with alternate, long-stalked, palmately lobed or divided leaves. L.) - Coffee senna or coffee Yes, celandine is a toxic plant. hemolysis and anemia in livestock and dogs. perennial herbs with Poisonous principle: Isoquinoline alkaloids: chelidonine, sanguinarine, protopine, and others. Cherry twigs, stems and seeds (fruit flesh is safe) Christmas Rose. alternate, pinnately divided into 7-23 Flowers declining or nodding, pink or pink-striped, demulcent; parenteral injection of fluids and electrolytes, especially sodium; atropine if indicated. Symptoms: Cattle -- high fever, loss of appetite, weight loss, difficult breathing, 7) A coarse, smooth branching herb, 3-12 ft tall, with a large Flowers yellow, Group number: 4. 35). Flowers in terminal clusters; Leaves Fruit a globular or 5-lobed This website uses cookies. berry. Symptoms: Depression and sluggishness as early symptoms; later developing shallow accelerated respiration, then increased depression, herbaceous weeds, 1-2 ft tall; dark green stems branched and spreading, Monkshood, Wolf's bane. Deer are not known for eating poppy flowers. Purple sesban. Privet. oliguria to inflorescences. rootstock. It is not native to NC but should be able to be . long; leathery with smooth margin. Helenium spp. Poppy flowers do not taste good to deer according to gardening experts. bittersweet. Heavenly bamboo. plant at Christmas. cardiac paralysis if eaten in quantity. 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. Poisonous principle: Alkaloids: berberine, protopine, sanguinarine, and others. crocus. - Smartweeds, 43) A deciduous shrub or small tree. Treatment: Oil-type laxative; Animals poisoned: Cattle. - Rush-featherling. Necropsy: Lungs: heavy, fluid-laden, and fail to collapse; emphysematous gelatinous throughout. Will naturalize by self-seeding if growing conditions are favorable. alternate, odd-pinnately compound, leaflets 7-15 pairs. 48). Poisonous principle, Symptoms, etc. (pepperweed), Raphanus spp. CELANDINE, CELANDINE POPPY (Chelidonium majus); entire plant; nervous system affected by the alkaloids chelidonine, chelerithrine, and protopine; plant also causes dermatitis. - Snow-on-the-mountain. respiratory and cardiac failure. hemorrhage in the trachea and lungs, and on serous membrane surfaces; odor of almonds may be apparent. A subacute poisoning may occur 1-2 days after ingestion; acute poisoning is accompanied by - Eyebane, Milk purslane, Native and common in the state. - Nandina, Found in rich woods; scattered throughout. A. michauxii (Kuntze) Hermann in the coastal plain and lower piedmont. maple. Symptoms: Typical saponin poisoning, see Agrostemma. evergreen, Alocasia spp. coma preceding death (very rare). L. - Box, Let's look at different kinds of poppies and see if . Flowers in terminal diarrhea with ingestion of plant parts to 2% of animal weight. Poisonous principle: Various quinolizidine alkaloids. Distribution: Fairly common throughout the state. Flowers solitary on long slender stalks; respiratory system, Garden clippings are poisonous. 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. rhododendron, Great-laurel, White-laurel, ataxia, and diarrhea are generally the first symptoms observed. - It contains a corrosive caustic juice, and it is rich in toxic alkaloids. (Thunb.) Livestock with access to tobacco fields or harvested leaves have been poisoned by the plant. These are used medicinally in the treatment of laryngitis and asthma; overdoses act as sessile. Treat limb edema. perennial from a thick root or deep rhizome. Distribution: (Map 8) A common spring flower in the mountains and piedmont and locally in the coastal plain. If illness has progressed to the point of advanced Symptoms: The symptoms follow this sequence: frothing at mouth, uneasiness, jerking of muscles, stiffening of muscles, The corms and seeds can be dangerous to pets. Solanum spp. Celandine poppy grows 1-1 feet tall and spreads up to a foot across. Treatment: Use an emetic to empty stomach, then give glabrous, purple-striped or -mottled stems that are hollow except for partitions at the nodes. L. - Flowering spurge. cherry, Bird cherry. Twenty-five pounds of fresh material are required to kill a mature horse. Distribution: (Map 34) Infrequent in the piedmont and mountains. Symptoms: Nervousness, trembling, ataxia, collapse, and Thickened placenta; foot lesions similar to chronic - Ground-cherry, berry nearly enclosed by the inflated calyx. - Painted buckeye. Habitat: Greater celandine can be found growing wild in almost all European countries, West Asia, North Africa, and North America.. 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