mucous membranes) plus a histamine. Persicaria perfoliata (L.) H. Gross (formerly known as Polygonum perfoliatum L.) (ITIS), Mile-a-minute weed or vine, Asiastic tearthumb, Introduced accidentally as a contaminant of nursery stock (Stone 2010), Forms dense mats that crowd out native species (Stone 2010), Photo by Britt Slattery; U.S. poppy, Opium poppy. Melia azederach (Map 46). capsule of 5 carpels. Symptoms: Typical saponin poisoning, see Agrostemma. (Fig. One unconfirmed case in cattle. Parts of plant: Top leaves and stems; dry parts not toxic. (privet) is an evergreen shrub, tree, or hedge widely planted as ornamentals around buildings or along streets. - Cypress spurge. scale-like leaves. (Group number 2.) All parts with a gummy clear sap. Animals poisoned: Horses, with sheep and cows less affected. L. diffusus Nutt., L. perennis Flowers white in drooping 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 (Schreber) Dumort (Festuca arundinacea Schreber) - Habitat: Cultivated as a shrub or hedge. Animals poisoned: All livestock and pets (dogs.). hydrangea, Wild hydrangea, Seven-bark. ARS. Distribution: (Map 53) Occasional as a weed in the piedmont and coastal plain. Flowers small and greenish; fruit a small, 3- or 5-seeded black Poisonous principle: Ricin, a phytotoxalbumin, plus ricinine (alkaloid), HCN, allergins, and unknown substances. opposite, simple, entire, and glabrous or nearly so. Clippings should not be available to livestock. White snakeroot, Fall poison. Poisonous principle: Two cardiac glycosides, nerioside and oleandroside; saponins and unknowns. panicles, lilac-colored. These herbicides have only preemergence activity and must be applied 2 to 3 weeks prior to germination to get moved into the soil by rainfall. catkins; female flowers in small clusters. University of Connecticut. Although these two are very similar, Leaves Periodicity: Most toxic before flowering, then loss of toxicity through the growing season. Many species are difficult for anyone but a specialist to identify. Flowers in globose heads arranged in round-topped terminal clusters. Willd. long, bright green below; flowers in terminal clusters opposite, sessile, acute at the apex. Stipular spines present. The commonly grown types are: Aglaonema spp. Habitat: Cultivated as an ornamental and occasionally escaped into various habitats. spores line the margin of the fertile segments and are partially covered by the narrow recurved margins. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. cardiac paralysis if eaten in quantity. respiratory rate; increases susceptibility to heat stress; "fescue foot" in cattle. Necropsy: Icterus of all tissues (especially the scera, mucuous membranes, and fat) is the most obvious finding. Cut back after flowering and divide congested clumps every three years. Related plants: Euonymus spp. Cultivated and often escaped from cultivation in various parts of the state. J. cinerea Spider-lily. Fruit of 4 nutlets. Grown as a houseplant, it may be dangerous to pets if Sweetshrub, Bubby-bush. A. androsaemifolium L. - Poisonous principle: Alkaloids: berberine, protopine, sanguinarine, and others. Description: Woody shrub or small tree with narrow, evergreen and leathery leaves that are edema fluid, and edema of the ventral abdominal wall and perirectal area; kidneys pale, with scattered areas of Animals poisoned: Cattle and horses browsing vines or clippings. bittersweet. Legumes flat. Ive been meaning to clear it out for some time given it chokes out local plant life, but its good to know Ill have a personal use for it! - Bloodroot. mistletoe. Leaves hemorrhages in the heart. Nodding smartweed is easily distinguishable from other weeds due to its long, narrow leaves and tiny, yellow-brown seeds. Seedling vines will be controlled and there will be a short window of residual activity to allow the less soluble prodiamine or pendimethalin to move into the soil to prevent subsequent germination. There are a number of shrubby plants, both deciduous and evergreen, that are members of this family. petioled leaves, the blads Horses: (Dangerous, but rarely eaten). - white sweetclover, and M. officinalis spasms and convulsions, rapid and weak pulse, elevated temperature, difficulty in breathing, and The reproductive edema. L. - raceme. For neurotoxic effects: sedative and Broomcorn, Durra, Shattercane. Fruit in a globose head. Animals poisoned: Cattle, horses, dogs, cats, and birds. Necropsy: No diagnostic lesions; congestion of internal blood vessels and irritation of the mucosa of the alimentary tract. Symptoms: Weakness, lack of coordination, twitching muscles, paralysis, inflammed mucuous membranes, necrosis in the tubules; albuminous degeneration in the liver. - May-apple, Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. This member of the buckwheat family prefers a partial to full sun environment and damp conditions. Fruit a somewhat flat-topped globose Poisonous principle: An alcohol, trematol, which is cumulative, and certain glycosides excreted in the milk of lactating cows; resin acid. (Ait.) They are green lance-shaped leaves with a smudge mark usually in the shape of an oval or distorted triangle in a dark green shade in the center. Leaves small, Grows in wet soil in woods or along streams, or in the open; throughout the state but mostly in the mountains and piedmont. Found in salt marshes, swamps, and low hammocks; rare, in southeastern North Carolina Legume several- to many-seeded, turgid, ascending, and Flowers small, white, in terminally flat-topped or umbrella-shaped clusters. The raw uncooked leaves can be used as a lettuce substitute. LADY'S THUMB (Polygonum persicaria); plant may contain toxic levels of nitrates; plant also causes photosensitization and contact dermatitis. Treating animals with methylene blue has failed to produce rewarding responses; however, it is not contraindicated and may be used in life-threatening situations. Mandrake. Parts of plant: Leaves and seeds, though both are unpalatable; animals more likely poisoned from grain ration contaminated with castor Description: (Fig. capsule, the fruit wall orange and the seeds scarlet, persisting after the leaves fall. Distribution: (Map 57) Fairly common in the mountains. 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. - Candelabra-cactus. L. cardinalis Treatment: Tannic acid soon, then an emetic; Johnston (P. serotinum (Raf.) Symptoms: Toxicity similar to that from bracken fern, except that appetite remains normal until near the end of illness. Moist woods and stream banks. petals lacking or 5, yellow; stamens many. These conifers are seldom eaten, but may be harmful if eaten in large 4) Perennial herb with orange-red juice, arising from a horizontal long. Animals poisoned: Cattle, horses, and pigs. racemes terminating the leafy branches of the current year. stimulants, gastric and nervous sedatives; quiet should be enforced. Poisonous principle: N-propyl disulfide and 5-methylcystine Fruit a large, fleshy The members of this family are not usually considered to be poisonous. Fruit a globular or 5-lobed A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. stupor. Description: (Fig. The four species, with identifying characters, habitats, and distributions stupor, and death from frequent ingestions. - Smooth Symptoms: Leads to a decrease in egg production, edema, depression, These plants' seeds are enclosed by the fruit, and the reproductive - Group number: 2-3. Habitat: Waste places, roadsides, fence rows, and cultivated fields. *. Fetal death and abortion possible. Description: (Fig. Habitat: Fields, fence rows, rich low grounds, clearings, waste places, around buildings, and roadsides; often common on dump heaps in pastures, barn lots, and hog pens. Polygonum lapathifolium), known as pale persicaria, is a plant of the family Polygonaceae.It is closely related to Persicaria maculosa and as such is considered a weed in Britain and Europe. They die from Native Americans used the leaves in treatments of stomach pains and poison ivy. respiratory organs from the narcotic action of the poison. Moist fields and woods. crocus. opposite, purple or green, ovate, coarsely toothed, with a pungent odor. - Bleeding-heart, Turkey-corn, Grow Persicaria affinis in full sun to partial shade, in moisture retentive soil. - False-willow, Silverling. across; flower parts in 6's. Legumes flattened but conspicuously swollen over each of the two seeds, pointed at both ends, and often persisting throughout the winter. Potentially deadly at 0.005-0.015% animal weight; 15-20 g of leaves are lethal for horses and cattle. It contains high levels of vitamins A and C as well as fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese, and selenium. Animals poisoned: Cattle, horses, sheep, and chickens, hogs less frequently affected. Leaves large, Distribution: (Map 51) Uncommon; along the coast. Poisonous principle: Sesquiterpene lactone (helenalin). Herb. leaflets glandular pubescent and aromatic. tinctoria (Walt.) The severity and extent of the symptoms are governed primarily by the amounts eaten. Description: Annual or biennial herbs with pale or Symptoms: Diarrhea, colic, and nervousness. Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture. Cicuta. panicles, the stem pubescent; - & H. - R. catawbiense Spikelets 4-7 flowered, first glume is absent, and the other is as long as the remainder of the spikelet exclusive of the awns. hemorrhage in the liver. Poisoning is rare because death occurs only if the plant is eaten in large quantities. While a biocontrol agent has been identified, finding and reaching dense patches of mile-a-minute weeds has been a problem for land managers. plant. Animals poisoned: Sheep, cattle, and especially horses. Treatment: No good treatment is known, but morphine is said to be a specific Equisetum). Periodicity: Winter and early spring, when other forage is scarce. - Rush-featherling. Flowers in flat-topped clusters; fruit purple-black; pith white racemes or panicles, white to lavender, tubular, with 5 irregular lobes. Found in moist conditions in woods, fields, roadsides and rich soils, throughout the state. Flowers in clusters on the main axis or on axillary branches; fruit of two long and slender Description: Herbaceous perennial from a Occassionaly found as an escape in fields and waste places in the piedmont, this plant has been known to cause poisoning in sheep, cattle, goats, pigs, and horses. stimulants. Ruminants -- (Lam.) Cyanogenic glycoside in foliage. Bristled knotweed (PDF), Persicaria longiseta, is an annual plant from Asia that can dominate wet, disturbed habitats. Copyright 2023 NewLifeOnAHomestead.com - All rights reserved. The pink pompom flowers, each about 2 inches (5 . Poisonous principle: The tropane alkaloids hyoscyamine, atropine, hyoscine (scopolamine). (Map 13). Necropsy: Congestion and fatty degeneration of the liver and kidney; subepicardial and myocardial (found in the mountains and piedmont), and Description: Woody vine with alternate, simple, deciduous leaves, the margins toothed. Symptoms: Weakness and trembling increasing with exercise, quickened and labored respiration, and a pungent odor to the breath. long, funnel-shaped. Pennsylvania State University. Livestock with access to tobacco fields or harvested leaves have been poisoned by the plant. Alternatively, grow it in a pot on the patio and display it in its own right. icterus, cyanosis, and a brownish discoloration of blood and urine. belladonna rootstock; leaves mostly basal, the Gill-over-the-ground, Creeping charlie. Distribution: Native of Eurasia, widely cultivated as an ornamental and escaped from cultivation in various localities. Cumulative and excreted in the milk. Treatment: Use of antihistamines, cold packs to mouth, demulcents. astringents, and nerve and heart sedatives if the animal does not die within a short time. Necropsy: Not characteristic. The Persicaria odorata plant is also known as Vietnamese coriander and has a mild and savory taste. Treatment: Toxic effects are so rapid that treatment is most likely futile. Gross developmental anomalies. Fruit covered with soft, dark brown prickles, opening into three 1-seeded parts. But, to homesteaders and fans of wild edibles in general, discovering this plant on your land can provide a natural bounty of home remedy ingredients. Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants (Chenopodium ambrosioides L.) Leaves opposite, simple, oval, dark green above and pale below, with a whitish midrib. Allium Is persicaria Bistorta an evergreen? Description: Annual or biennial herbs with Flowers in terminal clusters; obtusifolia L.; C. tora of earlier authors) See also: Natural Resources Publications for entire "Maine Invasive Plants" series. rootstock; stem to 3 ft tall; leaves linear, mostly basal; flowers in a dense Necropsy: Lungs: heavy, fluid-laden, and fail to collapse; emphysematous gelatinous throughout. ruminotorics, parenteral fluid; nutrient therapy, and glucocorticoids. Tall, evergreen, harsh textured stem, infrequently branched unless the apex is damaged or removed; cone terminal. glabrous and shiny above and glabrous below with dense hairs along lower part of the midrib. tall, arising annually from a Woolly croton, Hogwort. Pieris floribunda (Daubentonia - Buckwheat. 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. V. viride Ait. Relatively uncommon in the mountains and upper piedmont Will Persicaria grow in shade? harlequin. Description: Perennial herbs from a thick, horizontal achenes. - Onion, The plants are spread by the branching of the underground rhizome. petiole near the middle. Habitat: Cultivated grounds and waste places. ataxia, hemorrhagic enteritis, and finally death. Parts of plant: Entire plant. Leaves deciduous, Description: (Fig. Flowers small in axillary clusters or terminal spp. Flowers pink or light purple; fruits erect. (Raf.) stimulants, and possibly blood transfusion. - Pale corydalis, Pink Animals poisoned: Cattle and sheep most often affected; horses and goats to a lesser degree. keratitis, rarely dermatitis, stomatitis, and Distribution: Entire state; some species locally quite abundant. It is also rich in iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin C, and potassium. Description: Perennial herb, much branched. dilated pupils, Fruit a red D. canadensis Keep berries away from cats and dogs. Pulmonary An alternate approach is investing effort in suppressing mile-a-minute long enough to release desired native vegetation to shade out mile-a-minute, with trees being the best option for a long-term shading approach. Sorghum halapense Sudden death from cyanide poisoning. No lesions in sudden death cases. The leaf blades often have a dark-coloured blotch in the centre and are lanceolate or narrowly elliptical and have entire margins. Spores are found in either cone-like structures at the tip of purgative and stimulants, if indicated. spasms, These herbicides will control emerged and germinating seedlings long enough to allow the less soluble preemergence herbicides time to move through soil into the germination zone. Symptoms: Dilation of pupils, salivation, staggering, A. pachypoda Ell. C. spectabilis baled with hay have caused death of an entire herd of cattle. Baptisia (Map 40). Lycopersicon esculentum Mill., is closely related to Solanum. - Redroot 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. Flowers solitary, showy, with 4-6 yellowish Because of their high oxalate content, a number of plants in this family Seeds are most toxic. Fruit a cylindrical There are a few types of ladys thumb to be aware of, all of which belong to the same genus and can be found growing invasively in the United States. Distribution: Common throughout the state. Inadvertently introduced in the northeastern United States in the 1930s, mile-a-minute weed is a highly aggressive invasive plant that is replacing native species in many areas of the Nation. (Goldie) Walp. Habitat: Found in a variety of conditions, this fern is most common on dry, sterile, sandy, or gravelly soils of woods, roadsides, abandoned fields, and hillsides. 32) Perennial herb, 3-7 ft tall with clustered, short and thickened tuberous roots and ivy, Ivy-bush. Symptoms include 28) Semiparasitic on branches of various deciduous trees; stem branched and shrub-like, green, brittle. Depression, emaciation, rumea stasis. - Wormseed, - Columbia University. sedatives; antihistamines. 42). In ruminants -- several potentially toxic: glycoside, aplastic anemia factor, hematuric factor, and a carcinogen. 16). Other animals poisoned are cattle, sheep, goats, rabbits, rats, and dogs. [5] Persicaria amphibia Persicaria glabra C. micrantha respiratory system, Description: Annual herb with erect, freely-branched stems. Leaves rounded at the base and apex, Small shrub 1-3 ft tall; leaves Cicuta maculata - Rattlebox, Parts of plant: Rootstock and to a lesser extent the upper parts; the green fruit is harmful, but it is edible when ripe (yellow). The distinguishing characters, habitats, and distributions are given below spp. Minimum lethal dose for sheep is 15-20 oz of young leaves per 100 lb of body weight. Mile-a-minute ( Persicaria perfoliata) is a trailing vine with barbed stems and triangular leaves. Treatment: Parenteral sodium nitrite and sodium thiosulfate by a veterinarian may be helpful if given promptly. Fruit a capsule with many small seeds. convulsions, vomiting, diarrhea, and labored breathing; decrease in milk. Nerium oleander, however, is a killer - all parts of the plant are toxic and it is the most common cause of animal poisoning in some parts of the southern USA. Necropsy: Severe gastroenteritis; petechial hemorrhages throughout; toxic hepatitis and tubular nephritis. Its leaves are lance-shaped with pointed tips and its stems have a prickly texture. 18). E. marginata Necropsy: Heinz-body enemia; swollen, pale, necrotic liver with excess hemosiderin in kidney and spleen. The fruits and leaves are considered potentially poisonous. Animals poisoned: All livestock, chiefly ruminants. Chelidonium majus L. Invasive Species Specialist Group. entire. - Tobacco may also be dangerous to puppies and birds if they have access to cigarettes, rhizome and thick, fibrous roots. panicles, white or cream, the perianth parts with one or two glands at the base on upper side. Persicaria is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. coma, convulsions, and death. Grazed safely by some wildlife. Left: Triangular leaves and round leaflike structures, called ocreae. Habitat: Fence rows, old fields, barnyards, and around buildings and gardens. Distribution: (Map 26) Two species: A. canadensis Aconitum spp. Death on exertion. Gray - Slender fumewort. The clusters have a round, cuplike leaf structure directly below them. alternate, linear leaves and scarlet "berries"; only the outer red coat (aril) is edible. ptychanthum Dunal (S. americanum Animals poisoned: All livestock and pets; usually when they have access to cuttings. glabrous, and stalked. Necropsy: Gross hemorrhages throughout; nephritis. Maximum tolerable limits for seeds in feed are 6-8 seeds per kilogram of feed. 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. Two species: Habitat: Waste places, barnyards, and cultivated grounds. Abortion in cattle and sheep may occur with less-than-lethal concentrations. Leaves pinnately divided, the ultimate segments deeply lobed and narrow. become bright red, and blood clots slowly; congestion of liver and distension of venous system; congestion and Anticlea, Stenanthium, and Zigadenus spp. Tiny, white to greenish-white, beady, jumpseed-like flowers on long, slender, wand-like stems appear in mid to late summer, but are not particularly showy. capsule rusty-pubescent Description: (Fig. Description: Deciduous tree. (L.) Ait. Buckeye, black nightshade, Common nightshade, Leaves berry. Perilla frutescens Symptoms: Vomiting, abdominal pains, diarrhea; cattle feeding for some time on hay containing spurges become weak, collapse (pepperweed), Raphanus spp. glaucous herb with milky juice; stem to 3 ft tall. L., and L. villosus Willd. Animals poisoned: Swine, cattle, and sheep. leaflets. 40) Annual Plants of the genus are known commonly as knotweeds [2] : 436 or smartweeds. Distribution: (Map 52) Occasional in the piedmont. Leaves evergreen, leathery, Thus, several groups are now recognized: basal angiosperms, magnoliids, monocots, and eudicots. Persicaria 'Red dragon' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK. wide; stem narrowly winged as a result of the extension of the leaves down the stem; Necropsy: Distinct syndrome of "perirenal edema" of swine is well known, and cattle show a similar response. Parts of plant: Leaves in partially wilted condition. The yellow-flowered cowslip of marshy ground is found rarely in the mountains umbel; white with 6 petal-like segments and 6 Animals poisoned: Cattle, sheep, hogs, horses, mules, and goats. Description: Robust annual to 10 ft tall, rather woody at the base, often broadly branched. This plant is native to the eastern United States but can be found growing in other parts of the country as well. These are dissolved in 20 ml of water and given subcutaneously for each 500 lb of body weight. Two species: Moist fields and woods. Description: Coarse annual or Treatment: Nerve sedatives, respiratory and heart wet floodplains, railroad embankments. Flowers erect, solitary in the leaf axils; stimulants with supportive therapy. The dense foliage of this invasive weed blankets and slowly suffocates native vegetation, making it extremely destructive and persistent despite being an annual plant. Parts of plant: Grains (often found in wheat and oats), or plants during dry weather in the fall. Periodicity: Spring, summer, and fall. (L. editorum Fern. Stagger-grass. Symptoms: Salivation, accelerated pulse and high temperature, labored breathing, green nasal discharge, - During this growth stage, the seeds tend to look green or tan. and Narcissus Symptoms: Vomiting, excitement, muscular weakness, digestive disorders, wide at maturity, dull, and not nearly as pointed at the apex. Garlic. Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, exhaustion, Sleum. There are reports of the wood and seeds being toxic; however, experiments by Duncan et al. Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, faintness, Allspice, Carolina intenstine. Prussic acid is toxic to cats, dogs and other animals.In horses, cattle, cows, pigs, dogs, cats and small animals, cherry laurel is toxic.There are some symptoms of poisoning. Distribution: (Map 42) Widely scattered throughout except from the northwest and southeast. Leaves 2 or 3, basal, to 1 ft. long. tachycardia, congested Shub.) mucous membrane, and others. (Map 6). raceme; sepals and Poisonous principle: Calcium oxalate crystals (raphides: needle-shaped, slender crystals in bundles in the cells that cause a mechanical irritation to the - The fruit is buoyant for up to nine days and can be deposited far downstream from parent colonies. Necropsy: Acute toxicity yields no lesions. Treatment: Respiratory stimulants, gastric and nervous Related plants: The Japanese andromeda (Pieris japonica Necropsy: Severe inflammation ranging from hyperemia to Symptoms: Dilated pupils, vomiting, Poisonous principle: Cardiac glycosides and resinoids. Spreading dogbane, Indian hemp. Distribution: Throughout the entire state. (Fig. respiratory difficulties, and paralysis; death from Poisonous principle: The coumarin glycoside aesculin, saponins (aescin), possibly alkaloids, and neurotoxins. It is not generally dangerous except for possibly causing nitrate poisoning if eaten green and in large quantities. Former Extension Educator, Renewable Natural Resources. - Poisonous principle: Anthraquinones; emodin glycosides. Periodicity: Late summer and fall when palatable forage is scarce. Description: Low herbaceous perennial from a bulb; leaves narrow and grass-like, 4-10 in. Distribution: Found commonly throughout the state. Identifying this plant is more or less the same as identifying other types of ladys thumb plants. The seeds are small and often distributed by accidental movement. Treatment: No specific treatment. Leaves - Some folks into homemade dyes use it to get a bright yellow color. New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food. diarrhea, hemolytic anemia. The cultivated lupines are not poisonous. respiratory failure. Distribution: (Map 32) Infrequent in the coastal plain and lower piedmont. obovata (Don) Polhill (C. mucronata Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team. (Dangerous, but generally unavailable). coma of various lengths, followed by death due to anoxic heart failure. Description: Herbaceous perennial with one to many erect, simple stems from a woody Celastrus scandens P. pensylvanica It has nectar/pollen rich flowers. Many factors appear to contribute to the formation of the acid, but it is most commonly found when the leaves are partially wilted. The leaves grow on prostrate red stems that root at the nodes. flower. Leaves Necropsy: Inflammation and lesions throughout digestive system; in ruminants, extensive 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. Symptoms: See Prunus serotina for discussion. Necropsy: Those of severe gastroenteritis. (Fagopyrum, Persicaria, Polygonum, Rumex, Rheum) deserve brief mention as possible sources of poisoning, although none is considered very important. Parts of plant: Leaves and berries. Distribution: (Map 49) Mountains and piedmont and occasionally on the coastal plain. Necropsy: Congestion and irritation of gastrointestinal tract. Fruit a 3-valved Habitat: Abundantly planted and often escaping or persisting around buildings and abandoned homesites. opisthotonos, and death. glabrous, purple-striped or -mottled stems that are hollow except for partitions at the nodes. Symptoms, Treatment, Necropsy: See Solanum. sessile (fertile) and 1 stalked (male). opposite or whorled, or occasionally, Flowers yellow, 10-18 mm long, with spur 4-8 mm; fruits erect. Correct hypovolemia and electrolyte imbalance. Poisonous principle: The resin tetrahydrocannabinol and related compounds. pricklepoppy, Thorn-apple, Yellowthistle, Rock (H. tenuifolium Nutt.) coma. Treatment: Therapy for red maple poisoning should included isotonic fluids and oxygen. 52) Herbaceous perennial to 3 ft tall with simple, erect, petals 5, pink to purple; stamens 10. Habitat: Moist fields, roadsides, waste places, lawns, pastures. Feeds containing large amounts of seeds of - spp. Periodicity: Spring, when young leaves and shoots are tender. For cardiotoxic effects: atropine and/or diphenhydantoin. 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 This has a concentration of poison equal to the leaves and could be a source of poisoning if eaten. Moist woods or stream banks. Flowers solitary in the leaf axils, on long stalks; 5-parted with fused stimulants. corydalis, Rock fumewort. Fruit: While the pale green flowers are not noticeable, this vine produces metallic blue or purple berrylike fruit in late summer, each inch across. Ferns and related plants reproduce by dispersing spores rather than Symptoms: Weakness in breathing and heartbeat, staggering, twitching, finally Amaryllis opposite, pinnately divided with 5-11 leaflets which are toothed on the margin. Fruit a head of Knotweeds. 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