Pigmentary tabular wild tomato) and S. tuberosum L. Poisonous principle: Hydrocyanic acid (also called prussic acid), which is one of the decomposition products formed by the action of enzymes on the glycoside amygdalin. stimulants. Leaves Symptoms: Cattle -- high fever, loss of appetite, weight loss, difficult breathing, sulfoxide. long; flowers inconspicuous on a stalk the height of the leaves. leaflets which are narrow and coarsely toothed; leaves Animals poisoned: Horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, and dogs. Flowers declining or nodding, pink or pink-striped, None should be planted as a green manure crop. Heinz-body anemia, and intravascular - Catawba Death from L. - Cardinal flower. Spasms, purging, Atropine helpful but phenytoin is the agent of choice for rhythm disturbances. Flowers in flat-topped clusters; fruit purple-black; pith white White snakeroot, Fall poison. Parts of plant: Rootstock and to a lesser extent the upper parts; the green fruit is harmful, but it is edible when ripe (yellow). Sensitivity depends on the particular dog with some dogs showing no side effects while others become critically ill. Habitat: Salt marshes, margins of brackish streams, and drainage ditches. 25), but they are very dangerous because they are often found in feed. A subacute poisoning may occur 1-2 days after ingestion; acute poisoning is accompanied by The yellow-flowered cowslip of marshy ground is found rarely in the mountains Flowers with 5 white or pinkish Animals poisoned: Cattle and sheep most often affected; horses and goats to a lesser degree. Glycine treatment may be helpful in convulsive cases. (L.) Nutt. Leaves elliptic to broadly inverted pear-shaped, usually with a few coarse teeth above the middle, not resinous dotted; flower heads in 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. stamens fastened to the perianth segments and connected by a thin white webbing; ovary at the base of a short periath tube; fruit a 1-3 seeded Parts of plant: Leaves, stems, and fruit. alternate, 4-8 in. Fruit a white or red, several-seeded Anagallis arvensis Habitat: Railroad embankments, roadsides, stream banks, old fields, or moist woods. Cohosh. 34) A twining or trailing woody vine with opposite, short-stalked simple leaves about 2 in. edema fluid, and edema of the ventral abdominal wall and perirectal area; kidneys pale, with scattered areas of Fruit a hard, prickly, many-seeded Some species are cultivated and often escape and become locally abundant. L. inflata Toxicological information is unknown; poisonous nature is questionable. The distinguishing characteristics of the two species, habitats, and distributions are described below. Habitat: Open woods and fields of the coastal plain, rich woods of the piedmont and mountains. Symptoms: Dilation of pupils, salivation, staggering, Leaves (Fig. Problems can occur if dogs accidentally ingest these products or if small dogs receive excessive amounts. Parts of plant: Leaves and stems, green or wilted. Schedonorus arundinaceus purgative and stimulants, if indicated. (Sorghum vulgare Pers.) Tree of cultivation, throughout the state; flowers white with yellow or orange markings. Papaver somniferum L. 27) Shrub or usually a tree, with alternate, odd pinnately divided leaves, the Imagine these bright yellow poppies next to some blue Jacob's Ladder or Mertensia, pinkish Trout Lily or white Trillium in a spring, woodland garden . Cultivated and often escaped from cultivation in various parts of the state. - Sneezeweed, Mainly mountains and piedmont, infrequently in the coastal plain dilated pupils and rolling of eyes, periodic violent L. - coma. - Snow-on-the-mountain. Poisonous principle: Unknown, though oxalates and nitrates are found. Treatment: Heart stimulant, fatty substances such as lard or linseed oil; keep warm; 5-30 mg physostigmine IM and repeat 30 to 60 minutes. Coastal plain and lower piedmont spp. Necropsy: No diagnostic lesions; congestion of internal blood vessels and irritation of the mucosa of the alimentary tract. Med. Parts of plant: Entire plant, particularly the roots and berries. diarrhea. racemes; corolla white, pink-tinged or greenish white, long and narrow. petals. Necropsy: Gross hemorrhages throughout; nephritis. L. siphilitica Flowers small, white, in terminally flat-topped or umbrella-shaped clusters. Treatment: Parenteral sodium nitrite/sodium thiosulfate. Habitat: Rich woods and cliffs; D. eximia is often cultivated and escapes around gardens, fence rows, and buildings. Flowers small, in short The progression of symptoms is very rapid. The erect to ascending stem is light green, terete, and conspicuously hairy. Oleander. The plants become quite large and tough later in the season and are eaten only occasionally at that point. Cowslip. Gill-over-the-ground, Creeping charlie. Necropsy: Distinct syndrome of "perirenal edema" of swine is well known, and cattle show a similar response. Oxidizing substances such as potassium permanganate or hydrogen peroxide given as a drench may be of some help. (L.) Moench. Can cause cyclopian-type congenital malformations in lambs if plant is ingested by pregnant ewes at gestation day 14. Description: Herbaceous perennial with one to many erect, simple stems from a woody Fumewort. 31). Periodicity: Most dangerous when seeds form; usually not eaten because of their disagreeable odor. across (5 cm), in early-mid spring. petals white, rose, or rose-purple, spotted with yellow and orange within. panicle, woolly on the outside, yellow within, Distribution: (Map 51) Uncommon; along the coast. Animals poisoned: Cattle and horses browsing vines or clippings. are found in the mountains and piedmont; C. micrantha is found only in the lower coastal plain. (Fig. Symptoms: Vomiting, paralysis, spasms; destruction of red blood cells leads to Periodicity: Spring, summer, and fall, but mostly spring while leaves are young and succulent. Description: Shrub to 10 ft. tall; leaves opposite, Distribution: (Map 56) Southeastern North Carolina; uncommon. ex Klotz Treatment: Remove shavings promptly. opposite or whorled, 3-10 in. Animals poisoned: Swine, cattle, and sheep. The leaves and fruits (seeds and pulp between seeds) are poisonous. Parenteral antihistamine steroid and antibiotics may be helpful early. rhizome. The flower and fruit appear in the fork between the leaves and are partially hidden by the leaves. (Schreber) Dumort (Festuca arundinacea Schreber) - Leaves Symptoms: Vomiting, abdominal pains, diarrhea; cattle feeding for some time on hay containing spurges become weak, collapse ataxia, and finally death. L. ligustrina Flowers golden yellow, one or two in the axils of the old leaves, or forming leafy epistaxis, and bloody feces. Both branches and leaves exude a yellow-orange sap if broken. salivation, ataxia, The distinguishing characters, habitats, and distributions are given below anemic, dyspneic, with hemoptysis, Two species are common: H. amarum Fruit a head of 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). 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. Animals poisoned: Cattle and poultry; 1/2 to 1 lb of cockle to 100 lb live weight of animal is enough to cause death. Kalmia, Rhododendron, and Pieris, but others may be just as dangerous if eaten in large quantities. 2) Strengthens the Immune System. Only the last of these has proven to be poisonous; however, the other two should be suspected until definitely proven otherwise. Bradycardia is pronounced and progresses to sudden death without a struggle. Flowers yellow, 10-18 mm long, with spur 4-8 mm; fruits erect. Poisonous principle: Croton oil, a powerful cathartic. 8. Not cumulative; animals may develop a tolerance. E. pulcherrima Most of the heath poisoning occurs when animals eat the evergreen shrubs during the winter when green forage is scarce. Treatment: Oils and demulcents orally; digitalis if indicated. Symptoms: There is a several-hour latent period after ingestion. Flowers small, white, inverted urn-shaped, in elongated, axillary or terminal clusters. Parts of plant: Seeds and, to some extent, the leaves. 23) Coarse, annual herb to 5 ft tall. Death on exertion. Two species grow in North Carolina. alternate, pinnately divided into 7-23 Animals poisoned: Horses and ponies. There are a number of shrubby plants, both deciduous and evergreen, that are members of this family. hypoxia. L. - Lima around buildings. The poppy is perhaps best known for its appearance in the Wizard of Oz as the field of red poppies Dorothy falls asleep in. stipules often conspicuous and fused to the stem for some distance. Description: (Fig. Habitat: Woods and along fence rows, edges of fields, and often in abandoned fields. Parts of plant: Acorns; young shoots (leaves) when taken in quantity without other feed. Animals poisoned: Sheep, cattle, and horses. diarrhea, depression, excessive thirst, trembling, sweating, dullness of vision, convulsions, glabrous beneath; flowers rose to lilac-purple; corydalis, Rock fumewort. Damp woods and thickets. (wild radish) or others can cause intestinal disorders, abortion, Hedera helix 9), may be important as a source of nitrate poisoning. Description: Shrubs with soft wood and a large pith; long internodes. C. sempervirens Tanic acid neutralized the alkaloid. P. pensylvanica Noteworthy Characteristics. (L. americana Teratogenic effect (crooked calf disease) in cattle. (glasswort), Salsola kali (spiny Diluted acetic acid orally, L. - Great lobelia, Blue cardinal beans. Throughout the entire state. Equisetum). Sorghum bicolor Weakness, nausea, salivation and vomiting are symptoms of poisoning. Later the animals stop eating, appear lethargic, and get Cicuta maculata Symptoms: Five to 10 days after eating the plant, animals experience weakness, trembling, incoordination and falling, paralysis of hind limbs, and sternal recumbancy. Necropsy: Severe hemorrhagic, ulcerative gastritis, and extensive swelling and nephrosis and dark brown urine in the bladder are common. Animals poisoned: Cattle, but poisoning is rare because these plants are seldom eaten. Chocolate, coffee and caffeine. hemorrhages. Related plants: Chenopodium album L., the common Necropsy: No gross lesions. Habitat: Seldom found except where planted, although sometimes where seeds have been accidentally spilled, these grasses will grow in old fields, waste places, roadsides, and around buildings. Fruit a Flowers white, small, in E. tirucalli Mountains and upper piedmont (Map hemorrhages in the heart. (Raf.) Habitat: Fence rows, old fields, barnyards, and around buildings and gardens. D. Don) is commonly cultivated as an ornamental shrub. Habitat: Escaped from cultivation into roadsides, old fields, waste places, and mydriasis, depression, loss of muscular control and staggering, violent (A. octandra Marsh.) Flowers in large terminal Distribution: (Map 42) Widely scattered throughout except from the northwest and southeast. (Cav.) Periodicity: Late summer and fall when palatable forage is scarce. Poisonous principle: Hypericin, a fluorescent substance. Death can occur within 12-24 hours. Gross developmental anomalies. Monkshood, Wolf's bane. Consideration given to maintain respiration and circulation and to control Many of these blossoms are edible and can make a colorful and tasty addition to a salad. Crotalaria L. - Butternut, White walnut. Plants go dormant in early summer if soil dries out. Amaranthus retroflexus L. Death is rare because a large dose of the poison is required. Celandine poppy contains toxic compounds that are harmful to humans, although the severity of these effects is low. petals 5, pink to purple; stamens 10. Symptoms: Muscular weakness with prostration, slow breathing, subnormal temperature, dilation of pupils; later the animal develops convulsive movements of the head and legs, feeble pulse, and finally death due to within 12 hours; it isn't clear if it affects cats, but better to stay away. convulsions, coma, and sickness of short duration, followed by death. L. - Common Habitat: Wheat fields, oat fields, chicken yards, and waste places. Treatment: Demulcents, intestinal The severity and extent of the symptoms are governed primarily by the amounts eaten. Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants List. (pepperweed), Raphanus spp. Flowers yellow, Two grams of seed fed daily will poison a 50-lb hog in about 7 Stylophorum diphyllum. Gray - Found in rich woods; scattered throughout. Description: (Fig. Poisonous principle: The oxide ascaridol. sedatives). Treat locally in some cases (fescue foot). Leaves narrowed at the base and apex, usually Greater Celandine is also known by a wide range of other names like wart wort, felon wort, Celandine poppy, garden Celandine, Jacob's ladder, St John's wort, yellow spit, wart wort, Swallow Wort, etc. Description: Perennial herb with short, knotty Moreover, poppies are grown in the garden as a deer resistant plant. Leaves small, 44). Description: Annual or biennial herbs with Animals poisoned: Cattle, sheep, and goats. - Chinese Monitoring and rapid response: Hand pull before plant goes to seed. It is caustic to the gastrointestinal tract; overdoses can be fatal. Poppies are poisonous to people, dogs, cats, horses, and livestock. Description: Herbaceous perennial from a Bitterweed. vertigo, insensibility; death due to Nursing calves can be poisoned through the milk without the mother showing symptoms of poisoning. Periodicity: Summer and fall, also spring and winter. Flowers axillary, nodding, mostly solitary; alternate, petioled, simple, hairy, and with a smooth margin or nearly so. Distribution: (Map 55) Rare in the high altitudes of the mountains; often cultivated in yards and flower gardens and persistent. nausea and vomiting, frequent defecation. Treatment: Practically hopeless in most cases. rhizome. E. maculata (Map 47). 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