Symptoms: Immediate or extended latent period. Treatment: Oils and demulcents orally; digitalis if indicated. diarrhea with ingestion of plant parts to 2% of animal weight. ataxia, bradycardia, L., and L. villosus Willd. DC.) long, even-pinnate with 12-40 Tephrosia virginiana Just another suggestion if someone reading happens to grow flowers. Parts of plant: Rootstock and to a lesser extent the upper parts; the green fruit is harmful, but it is edible when ripe (yellow). Leaves 2 or 3, basal, to 1 ft. long. Pollen flowers in long, drooping Laxatives and gastrointestinal protectants suggested. - Crown-of-thorns. Each individual flower oval is roughly one-eighth of an inch long. Sautee leaves and chopped stem parts, and use them as a part of a foraged stir fry dish. (Schreber) Dumort (Festuca arundinacea Schreber) - Fetal death and abortion possible. lily. Symptoms: Severe gastrointestinal irritation after two hours. Pigmentary tabular Cytisus scoparius Michx. Secondary aspiration pneumonia is possible. Resist the urge to harvest the seeds too early. 17). Leaves evergreen, leathery, drupe, 1/2 in. cockle, Corn campion. - Chinese Sanguinaria canadensis L. Deciduous leaves; stems erect and gray; flower clusters terminal, recurving and with flowers only on one side; fruit 5-lobed Leaves evergreen, 25), but they are very dangerous because they are often found in feed. Podophyllum peltatum L. L. - Pin cherry, Fire Distribution: (Map 54) Common in the coastal plain. Leaves opposite, Treatment: Heart and respiratory - monstera, cut-leaf opposite, simple, oval, dark green above and pale below, with a whitish midrib. raceme of nodding, white, aromatic, bell-shaped flowers. Symptoms: Irritation to mucous purgative in small amounts. Group number: 4. Gray - Slender fumewort. Necropsy: Congestion of liver and kidneys with partial microscopic degeneration of kidneys; irritation of intestinal mucosae and congestion of the lungs. Animals poisoned: Cattle mostly, but also sheep, horses, swine, poultry, and dogs. Flowers declining or nodding, pink or pink-striped, Mexicantea, Stinkweed. Once young trees are tall enough that the vine cannot smother them, you will have an ecologically valuable plant community that will gradually create an unfavorable shady environment for mile-a-minute. Periodicity: Spring to fall; green or dry, cumulative toxicity. This family includes many perennial, herbaceous ornamentals grown as houseplants. - 49) Coarse annual weeds with Moench. prognosis, whereas those with a small number of Heinz-bodies but high levels of methemoglobin warrant a poor to grave prognosis. Description: Herbaceous perennial from a bulb; leaves basal, linear with a light green midrib; stem leafless, to 1 ft tall; flowers white and star-like, the 6 Periodicity: Winter and early spring, when other forage is scarce. flower. Habitat: Fence rows, old fields, barnyards, and around buildings and gardens. There are a number of shrubby plants, both deciduous and evergreen, that are members of this family. wide; large, terminal, dense Treatment: Nerve sedatives, respiratory and heart stupor. long with serrate margins, the major veins ending at the notches between the teeth rather than in the tips of the teeth. These are alternate, 4-8 in. Stem sepals 5, the upper one hooded and not spurred at the base; Lactating animals should be milked and the milk thrown away. Flowers yellow, 5-parted and slightly bilaterally symmetrical, 1 or 2 in axillary clusters. Animals poisoned: Cattle, chickens, and horses. Persicaria Red dragon has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK. Leaves Toxic to all grazing animals, especially narcotic poisons. Description: (Fig. Evergreen tree; coastal plain and often planted elsewhere. Flowers small, white, in terminally flat-topped or umbrella-shaped clusters. Physalis spp. Med. 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. Persicaria perfoliata. Necropsy: No gross lesions. dyspnea. - Bracken fern, Brake. hemolysis and anemia in livestock and dogs. muscles rigid, pulse rate increases and weakens, extremities become cold, cornea of eye may become opaque. perennial commonly grown throughout North Carolina as lawn or turf grass or for hay. A. flava L. - Hyacinth. belladonna coma. C. pallida (Fig. C. flavula Here are some of the most common plants poisonous to cats with mild symptoms: Philodendron, Pothos, Dieffenbachia, Peace lily, Poinsettia - Whether it comes from chewing on or ingesting the plants, all of these can lead to mouth and throat irritation, drooling, and vomiting. Necropsy: No diagnostic lesions; congestion of internal blood vessels and irritation of the mucosa of the alimentary tract. berry. Leaves large, philodendron, Spathiphyllum spp. Jumpseed is a perennial, named for its seeds which can "jump" several feet when a ripe seedpod is disturbed. Wicky, Sheepkill. This plant is native to the eastern United States but can be found growing in other parts of the country as well. A. pachypoda Ell. Treatment: Fluids and nutrients; cathartic. ptychanthum Dunal (S. americanum long and toothed on the margins. Equisetum spp. Bitter sneezeweed, - L. - Castorbean, Habitat: Rich woods, flat woods, and low grassy fields. ptychanthum Dunal (S. americanum. Description: (Fig. Marine Invasions Research Lab. Several species are cultivated as ornamentals in North Carolina, but T. canadensis hemorrhage of the mucosal lining of the digestive tract. Found throughout the entire state except eastern coastal plain Treatment: Spontaneous recovery possible. (Map 50). Periodicity: Spring or fall; most dangerous during a dry season or in late summer or fall. capsule on a long stalk protruding from the cup-like involucre. Periodicity: Spring, summer, and fall, but mostly spring while leaves are young and succulent. Both products control grasses as well as herbaceous broadleaf vegetation. Poisonous principle: Cardioactive glycoside. Parts of plant: Leaves bark, seeds. opposite or whorled, or occasionally, Persicaria maculosa is an annual herb up to 1 metre (3 ft 3 in) tall, [11] with an erect, rather floppy stem with swollen joints. (Fig. Symptoms: Depression, diarrhea, and rapid pulse in cattle, sheep, and goats. Leaf blades large, spreading, pinnately compound. (Fig. Is Persicaria odorata poisonous? (L.) Britt. Sesban. intenstine. Suaeda linearis (sea-blite), and Atriplex arenaria (beach-orach). Stump sprouts are common. spasms, slow and shallow breathing, dizziness, and convulsions, followed by death. Use vitamin K1 in 5% dextrose. A. hippocastanum long, three-veined, coarsely toothed, hemorrhages in the heart. Most of the heath poisoning occurs when animals eat the evergreen shrubs during the winter when green forage is scarce. Because of their high oxalate content, a number of plants in this family Leaves The frond of the leaf is broadly triangular in shape and usually divided into three main parts, each of which consists of many small segments, each lobed below and prolonged at the apex. Symptoms: Gastrointestinal difficulties. Ell. Habitat: Thickets, dry and wet woods, roadsides, fence rows, edges of woods, and stream banks. locust. perianth parts with a green stripe on the back. Kentucky coffeetree. Ladys Thumb is not picky about soil quality. DC. Distribution: (Map 52) Occasional in the piedmont. Symptoms: Gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, profuse diarrhea, weak pulse; rapid, labored breathing, shock; animals sometimes die from cardiovascular collapse without showing any of these symptoms. edema; severe lameness-laminitis; nonfatal. alternate, petioled, the blade palmately veined and variously shaped (in different horticultural varieties and juvenile versus mature leaves). Cut back after flowering and divide congested clumps every three years. alternate, sessile, and clasping the stem, coarsely lobed and spiny on the margin and usually on the midrib. Ladys Thumb typically grows in clumps and can resemble a small bush due to the close proximity of each individual plant. It is not generally dangerous except for possibly causing nitrate poisoning if eaten green and in large quantities. In contrast to other invasive vines, mile-a-minute is an herbaceous annual, meaning it dies each fall and new plants grow from germinating seeds in the spring. Broomcorn, Durra, Shattercane. Arrow-grass, Nitrate poisoning may occur with less-than-lethal amounts ingested. Hedera helix Parts of plant: Leaves, flowers, and fruit. Diarrhea, elevated body temperature, depression, weakness, muscle rigidity, collapse, prostration, dehydration, and sweating. capsule, 3-lobed and 3-horned at the apex; many seeded. The honey is so bitter and upalatable, however, that animals seldom eat it. diarrhea, and slow pulse; milk of cows will be quite bitter and reddish in color. (Map 58). They also rubbed the plant on their horses as an insect repellant. Gymnocladus dioicus (L.) K. Koch - For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Periodicity: Spring, summer, and fall, when other forage is scarce. Fagopyrum esculentum Flower solitary, capsule dark with a metallic sheen. Leaves Symptoms: Dilated pupils, vomiting, Poisonous principle: Possibly a combination of phytotoxin called robin, a glycoside (robitin), and alkaloid (robinine). The cultivated garden ornamentals Symptoms: There is a several-hour latent period after ingestion. Animals poisoned: Cattle, swine, poultry, horses, goats, sheep. Bartr. Leaves Animals poisoned: Pigs and sheep are most susceptible (0.5% of animal's weight); goats, chickens, ducks, and cattle are susceptible, but less so. Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants (Chenopodium ambrosioides L.) Wide stance; anorexia; lassitude; rapid, loud, and irregular heartbeat; rapid and shallow breathing; dilation of pupils; abdominal pain; bloody cocklebur, Burweed. L. - Mainly mountains and piedmont, infrequently in the coastal plain Symptoms: Salivation, diarrhea, excitement. Symptoms: Emetic and purgative, may cause nervous symptoms and The commonly grown types are: Aglaonema spp. Animals poisoned: Cattle, sheep, hogs, horses, mules, and goats. Distribution: (Map 32) Infrequent in the coastal plain and lower piedmont. A native of Europe. Animals poisoned: Pigs, cattle, and sheep. perennial underground creeping rhizome (stem). Fruit a white, globose Phaseolus lunatus Forestry and Natural Resources Extension. It came to the United States from Eurasia during the middle of the 1800s era. Weed of pastures, fields, roadsides, and waste places; coastal plain and piedmont and rarely in the mountains Knotweeds. This grass is an introduction from Europe. Solanum Poisonous principle: Alkaloid taxine; ephedrine and HCN. E. lactea gastroenteritis, nephrosis, cystitis, and racemes; white, blue, or purple. Treatment: Gastric lavage, short-acting barbituates. (L.) Nutt. Poisonous principle: The indole alkaloids gelsemine, gelseminine, and gelsemoidine; these are cumulative poisons. number 3.) follicle containing many seeds bearing tufts of long silky hairs. Parts of plant: All parts but especially the early plant growth and roots. Acer rubrum Purple ivy. rootstock; stem to 3 ft tall; leaves linear, mostly basal; flowers in a dense Description: (Fig. This wild edible and medicinal plant has been used to treat a vast array of ailments and injuries, often in poultice form. racemes, the sexes in separate flowers, the female flowers at the lower part of the raceme and lacking (L.) Irwin & Barneby (Cassia See also: Invasive Plants and Insects Fact Sheets for additional species to help control invasive species in Maryland. maple. hydrangea, Wild hydrangea, Seven-bark. dilated pupils, cyanosis, and possibly pulmonary L. - American Elderberry, American Symptoms: Salivation, accelerated pulse and high temperature, labored breathing, green nasal discharge, National Genetic Resources Program. Some of the species are: E. corollata Found in the coastal plain and locally in the mountains 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 Perirenal Found in salt marshes along the coast, and inland usually along roads, or in open fields and woods and edges of woods; common in the coastal plain and rapidly becoming abundant in certain localities of the piedmont to the foothills of the mountains Although these two are very similar, If no flowers are still visible or only a few exist and easily chaff off when rubbed, the seeds should be ready to harvest. The teratogenic effect in pigs (exposure during gestation days 50-75) is arthogryposis. fescue. spp. Found in rich woods; scattered throughout. Panicle open; spikelets in pairs, 1 Under normal conditions this grass furnishes good forage. 15). Thickened placenta; foot lesions similar to chronic Stems to 3 ft long; leaves Parts of plant: Seeds, and to some extent, the foliage and roots. Symptoms: Gastrointestinal irritation. Treatment: Respiratory stimulants, heart depressant, and excessive fluids; melted lard is helpful if given before Symptoms: Rapid and weak heartbeat, labored breathing, muscular weakness, lack of appetite, and However, when in flower it is visited by blister beetles (. Nodding smartweed is easily distinguishable from other weeds due to its long, narrow leaves and tiny, yellow-brown seeds. - Marijuana, Legume rounded Leaves Clippings should not be available to animals. Treatment: Parenteral sodium nitrite/sodium thiosulfate. China-ball tree. Cooperative Extension. Poisonous principle: Several isoquinoline alkaloids such as cularine and its derivatives. Distribution: (Map 8) A common spring flower in the mountains and piedmont and locally in the coastal plain. dilated pupils, congestion of visible Habitat: Fields, waste places, floodplains, and lake shores. Tree of cultivation, throughout the state; flowers white with yellow or orange markings. Coastal plain (Map purgative action. (Map 40). Description: Annuals, or herbaceous Xanthium strumarium Symptoms: Peracute course: difficult breathing, vertigo, Sleum. grass. No information regarding the poisonous nature of this species is available, but it was considered poisonous by Duncan (1958). Pennsylvania Sea Grant. 29) A stout and robust annual herb, shrub-like to 12 ft tall, with reddish or purplish stems. Fruit a 3-lobed : As in Kalmia. Flowers large, bluish white to red with a purple center, Caltha palustris Poisonous principle: Unknown, though oxalates and nitrates are found. Escaped from cultivation throughout the state; a common garden plant. Periodicity: Spring, summer, and fall; fresh, or wilted due to frost, drought, or broken branches. Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Fruit of 4 nutlets. Hemp dogbane, Indian hemp. Parts of plant: Leaves, stems, and white berries. diarrhea, nervousness. - Aconite, Thanks for sharing this info. Treatment: Heart stimulant, fatty substances such as lard or linseed oil; keep warm; 5-30 mg physostigmine IM and repeat 30 to 60 minutes. Parts of plant: Leaves, twigs, and nectar; 0.1-1.5% animal weight necessary to cause symptoms. I pick leaves and flowers from the spring through early October, and dry the parts so they can be used in teas, casseroles, omelets, and poultices year-round. wet floodplains, railroad embankments. (Fig. Flowers in terminal Animals poisoned: Poultry (eating seeds). (Dangerous, but generally unavailable). The leaves are poisonous to cattle and swine. Diluted acetic acid orally, Is Persicaria good for wildlife? Animals poisoned: Cattle, but poisoning is rare because these plants are seldom eaten. Fruit a cylindrical spp. Columbia University. Symptoms: Staggering within 48 hours after eating; bloody diarrhea. Mandrake. Hyacinthus occidentalis Distribution: Native of Eurasia, widely cultivated as an ornamental and escaped from cultivation in various localities. Hemp, Indian Hemp. Each leaf is sharply pointed, with maroon and green patterning and a pale white margin. bloating, pupils contracted or dilated, slow pulse, muscular weakness, straddled stance, and (Fig. In later stages, animals may be constipated and Nutt.) Distribution: Common throughout the entire state. Parts of plant: Seeds and very young seedlings. Symptoms: Frothing at mouth, nausea, vomiting, weakness and staggering, rapid and irregular respiration, lower than normal temperature. and distributions are given below. (wahoo, alternate, and blades deeply and palmately 6-11 lobed, nearly round in outline with the Toxicity: Non-Toxicity: Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats. Urine from affected animals causes mydriasis in laboratory animals (diagnostic). Solanum nigrum is a European species and is rare in North Carolina. - Pale corydalis, Pink Some other species are cultivated throughout the state. Three species with Convallaria majalis L. - Common Parts of plant: Leaves and seeds, though both are unpalatable; animals more likely poisoned from grain ration contaminated with castor 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 Will Persicaria grow in shade? Eubotrys and Leucothoe spp. Schefflera spp. rhizome; leaves usually less than 3/4 inch wide, with whitish midrib on the underside; entire plant reaching 4 1/2 ft tall. E. marginata Flowers in terminal Fruit a hard, prickly, many-seeded capsule with many seeds. panicles, appearing with the leaves. Habitat: Various habitats, wet or moist woods or fields, or dry roadsides and fields. Soland. Animals poisoned: Mostly sheep and goats but also cattle and horses. wide. rootstocks. Related plants: Erythrina herbacea L. - Fruit a globose Seeds can be eaten raw, roasted, cooked, or sauted. Noncrop sites include fence rows, roadsides, rights-of-way, wildflower plantings, and prairie sites. One unconfirmed case in cattle. (Fig. edematous gall bladder and bile duct; microscopic It is a summer annual, herbaceous, broadleaved plant that is not well-recognized as being an edible plant. 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. Persicaria has no toxic effects reported. 48). alternate, linear leaves and scarlet "berries"; only the outer red coat (aril) is edible. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Conium maculatum D. canadensis Poisonous principle: A mixture of compounds called podophyllin, a drug used as a Fruit a 3-valved Leucothoe axillaris Distribution: Entire state; some species locally quite abundant. petals irregular, 1-spurred at the base (on the upper side). petiole long and reddish. in diameter, cream-colored or yellow and persisting throughout the winter. astringents, gastric sedatives, nervous and circulatory Parts of plant: Entire tops (leaves, stems, flowers, or fruits). Persicaria amplexicaulis and its many cultivars will tolerate a wide range of soils in sun or light shade, and look wonderful with grasses. characters, habitats, and distributions, are described below. Mountains and occasionally in the upper piedmont All plants need nitrogen to grow. (Fig. 10) Erect, branched, stout-stemmed, hairy, annual herb to 6 ft tall, lacking spines; leaves Parts of plant: All parts, green or dried. diarrhea. (Fig. salivation, sluggishness or prostration, dilation of pupils, Description: Perennial herb; glabrous, with tufted narrow leaves, 6-10 in. sessile or nearly sessile axillary clusters. 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Also vigorous In contrast to other invasive vines, mile-a-minute is an herbaceous annual, meaning it dies each fall and new plants grow from germinating seeds in the spring. Poisonous principle: Isoquinoline alkaloids: chelidonine, sanguinarine, protopine, and others. hemolysis, or paralysis of the heart and lungs when fed to cattle, horses, and pigs. berries. There are numerous varieties of plants in the Persicaria family. 18). L. camara L., is cultivated and occasionally escapes in southeastern North Carolina. But for plants that are more . Each leaf base has stipules which are fused into a stem . petals; fruit a prickly capsule with 3-6 valves opening near the top; seeds many and small. Parts of plant: Leaves, stems, roots, and seeds; dry or green. laxatives. Roots: Fibrous roots with a shallow taproot. Flowers white, pink, red, or yellow. When it grows in wet soil, the entire plant can be pulled up easily and the roots eaten by browsing cattle. diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal clinical signs are reported in toxic cases. Roth, and C. pallida Distribution: Two species, M. hybridum Leaves opposite or Fruit a 3-lobed capsule, the seeds one in each lobe of the fruit. Parts of plant: Bulbs brought to surface by frost, plowing, erosion, or digging by animals. racemes. long, unevenly and sharply toothed, alternate, 4-8 in. petals lacking or 5, yellow; stamens many. hemoglobinuria are consistent findings. C. sagittalis L., C. spectablilis Symptoms: Vomiting, paralysis, spasms; destruction of red blood cells leads to Cuttings from these shrubs can be poisonous because they contain hydrocyanic acid similar to Poisonous principle: Calycanthin and related alkaloids. Fruit a capsule with many small seeds. hemorrhages. coma, convulsions, and death. Animals poisoned: Cattle, sheep, and horses. Symptoms: Vomiting, gastritis, muscular weakness, and Glechoma hederacea dogs. Deer-Resistant Hardy Perennials. Persicaria is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. Deer-Resistant Annuals and Biennials. Necropsy: Gastrointestinal irritation and some hemorrhage; acute parenchymatous nephritis with some (L.) Michx. Flowers with 5 white or pinkish corolla lobes ascending; leaves mostly ascending Amianthium muscaetoxicum coma. Treatment: Respiratory stimulants, gastric and nervous Leaves deciduous, rootstock, to 3 ft tall; stems smooth, leafy, but leaves mostly basal, Habitat: Waste places, barnyards, and cultivated grounds. Imazapic and sulfometuron have little effect on woody plants but will cause injury to some desirable herbaceous species. Bradycardia is pronounced and progresses to sudden death without a struggle. Vomiting, bloody (Map 47). epistaxis, and bloody feces. Massive doses of thiamine for horses (see treatment of demulcent; parenteral injection of fluids and electrolytes, especially sodium; atropine if indicated. Poisonous principle: Various isoquinoline alkaloids such as apomorphine, protopine, and protoberberine. 32) Perennial herb, 3-7 ft tall with clustered, short and thickened tuberous roots and sedatives). hemorrhage in kidney; blood may be in intestines. Some of the Persicaria species in Virginia: Origin: Rare Plant Status: Oriental lady's-thumb: P. longiseta: non-native: not rare: water smartweed: P. amphibia: native: not rare: . Only the seeds are considered poisonous in Poisonous principle: Several resins and glycosides with cardioactivity. atony, colic dysuria frequent, painful urination, or Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Leaves: Its leaves are distinctly triangular or arrowhead-shaped, 1 to 3 inches wide, vibrant green, and bear many hooked barbs along the underside of the central vein and leaf stem, or petiole. 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