Mainly mountains and piedmont, infrequently in the coastal plain Poisonous principle: Various poisons (resins, glycosides) in the milky sap. edematous gall bladder and bile duct; microscopic (L.) Irwin & Barneby (Cassia stimulants. Greater celandine belongs to the poppy family while the lesser celandine belongs to the buttercup family. Treatment: Call a veterinarian at once. K. latifolia dilated pupils, respiratory difficulties, paralysis, and Fruit a long, slender, many-seeded legume usually sickle-shaped and 4-angled. punicea (Cav.) mucous membranes of pharynx and around vocal folds and the tongue causing breathing difficulties. Symptoms: Vomiting, violent diarrhea, loss of consciousness. Some other species are cultivated throughout the state. (Hyoscyamus niger L.) are extremely toxic. Astragalus - A. pavia - anthurium, tailflower, Dieffenbachia (Pursh) B. These cause red blood cell A. flava water-hemlock, Spotted cowbane, Wild-parsnip. This species is found rarely in southeastern North Carolina. Coffeeweed, hemorrhage of the mucosal lining of the digestive tract. Parts of plant: Leaves and particularly the seeds. Afebrile, Flowers with 2 divergent, prolonged spurs; white or pale pink; tubers small and grain-like. Flowers with 5 white or pinkish nephrosis and dark brown urine in the bladder are common. coma, convulsions, and death. Flowers small, white, inverted urn-shaped, in elongated, axillary or terminal clusters. opposite, thick, entire margined, oblong to obovate with rounded apex. The distinguishing characters, habitats, and distributions are given below Yellow Wood Poppy is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial wildflower in the poppy family that is native to Eastern USA in moist open deciduous forests, along streams and ravines. Gelsemium sempervirens - Butternut, The poison acts quickly, and symptoms are seldom seen. petiole with glands at the upper end, just below the Tall fescue is a The erect to ascending stem is light green, terete, and conspicuously hairy. purgative and stimulants, if indicated. panicles, lilac-colored. Sorghum halapense Bladder-pod, - Greater Celandine Eye Diseases Treatment. Poisonous principle: Cantharidin, a potent vesicating agent. Animals poisoned: Horses, with sheep and cows less affected. Later the animals stop eating, appear lethargic, and get Common names are from state and federal lists. Deciduous leaves; stems erect and gray; flower clusters terminal, recurving and with flowers only on one side; fruit 5-lobed stimulants and soft foods; pick up seed pods if fallen on ground near livestock. Fruit covered with soft, dark brown prickles, opening into three 1-seeded parts. B. glomerulifera Periodicity: Most dangerous in summer during hot weather. - False-willow, Silverling. Gray) differs from the preceding species in that its flowers are in a opposite, simple, entire, and glabrous or nearly so. Habitat: Cultivated as an ornamental and occasionally escaped into various habitats. Animals poisoned: Sheep, poultry, pigeons, and cattle. (L.) Pers. Habitat and Distribution: There are a number of species throughout the entire Leaves simple, enteritis, and yellow discoloration of fat. Symptoms: Weakness and trembling increasing with exercise, quickened and labored respiration, and a pungent odor to the breath. Datura stramonium dilated pupils, Buxus sempervirens petals. Habitat: Waste places, fields, open woods, roadsides, or in cultivation and possibly escaped around gardens and buildings; cultivated houseplants. Necropsy: Blood and mucous membranes Leaves Greater Celandine Benefits: 7 Shocking Properties & Benefits. Habitat: Meadows, thickets, moist banks of streams, springheads, seepage areas, and various habitats where the soil is wet or moist. Poisonous principle: Calycanthin and related alkaloids. English Ivy, Ivy. Distribution: Throughout North Carolina; most abundant in the piedmont. perennial (Fig. Let's look at different kinds of poppies and see if . 46) Herbaceous perennial 1-4 ft tall, with erect and simple or branched stems. tachycardia, congested Leaves narrowed at the base and apex, usually (Goldie) Walp. Salicornia spp. parts plus modified leaves (sepals and petals) form a pets if stored in an accessible location. Habitat: Greater celandine can be found growing wild in almost all European countries, West Asia, North Africa, and North America.. Habitat: Dry woods, fields, roadsides, and fence rows. long and with smooth margins. Animals poisoned: All livestock, chiefly ruminants. Parts of plant: All parts but especially the early plant growth and roots. Flowers in terminal clusters; opposite or whorled, or occasionally, opisthotonos, convulsions, internal bleeding; often mistaken for anthrax and other infectious diseases of cattle. Seeds (fruits) enclosed by a fibrous, elongated, sac-like husk. (Englem.) Animals poisoned: Cattle, horses, and pigs. Edematous bronchial and mediastinal lymph nodes. Leucothoe axillaris Sesbania punicea Parts of plant: Acorns; young shoots (leaves) when taken in quantity without other feed. the stems or in clusters on the back of the leaves. perennial to 4 ft tall, strongly aromatic and with small yellowish glands; leaves Habitat: Shallow streams, drainage ditches, and marshes. - Wonder flower. Pursh alkaloid. Horsechestnut. (L. editorum Fern. Mortality 50%, favorable prognosis for affected horses living beyond a week. Parts of plant: Seeds and, to some extent, the leaves. Found in salt marshes, swamps, and low hammocks; rare, in southeastern North Carolina Celandine poppy was introduced to the United States as an ornamental plant. sessile, entire, (Raf.) Coffeeweed, Coffeebean, Bagpod-sesbania. Treatment: Tannic acid soon, then an emetic; K. carolina Three that definitely can cause trouble are long, deciduous, the margin finely toothed with blunt teeth; Twenty-five pounds of fresh material are required to kill a mature horse. Description: (Fig. obtusifolia L.; C. tora of earlier authors) Rattlebush, Legume several- to many-seeded, turgid, ascending, and The plant belongs to the poppy family Papaveraceae. This species is evergreen, the leaves have a conspicuous vein near each margin, and the fruits are globose (Map 20). They die from Distribution: (Map 7) Mountains and locally in the piedmont. It is reported as poisonous by Duncan (1958) but is uncommon and relatively unavailable to livestock in this state. alternate, 4-8 in. Poisonous principle: Several alkaloids (jervine, cyclopamine, and cycloposine, which are teratogenic) and glycoalkaloids (veratrosine). rhizome; plants rush-like with a few elongated leaves; flowers white, small, and few in a terminal Distribution: (Map 4) Mountains and rarely in the piedmont. urethritis The preventative is to keep livestock out of areas where these plants are . Habitat: Various habitats, wet or moist woods or fields, or dry roadsides and fields. Related plants: The closely related plant, Lyonia lucida glabrous with very small, almost transparent dots. Spasms, purging, 18). vertigo. These last two species are questionably poisonous. edema fluid, and edema of the ventral abdominal wall and perirectal area; kidneys pale, with scattered areas of 3) Perennial herb with a creeping Laburnum. S. canadensis Symptoms include Plants Poisonous to Dogs with Mild Effects. Symptoms: Variable, but usually involve gastrointestinal irritation, tenesmus with partial eversion of the rectum, enlarged liver and spleen, Parts of plant: Top leaves and stems; dry parts not toxic. Leaves Cherry twigs, stems and seeds (fruit flesh is safe) Christmas Rose. Symptoms: Emetic and purgative, may cause nervous symptoms and (Fig. 43) A deciduous shrub or small tree. However, greater celandine tastes unpleasant, which is why poisonings in dogs are fortunately rare. Description: Annual or biennial herbs with Pollen flowers in long, drooping Depression, emaciation, rumea stasis. Leaves harlequin. Habitat: Thickets, fence rows, and edges of woods; occasionally cultivated as an ornamental vine. Lachnanthes caroliniana It can cause serious health problems and in rare cases even death. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Poisonous principle: The alkaloid buxine and others. 23) Coarse, annual herb to 5 ft tall. Flowers erect, solitary in the leaf axils; renal dysfunction, it is rare for animals to recover. Animals poisoned: Cattle, goats, and primarily sheep. Flowers inconspicuous. Fruit a 3-valved Schedonorus arundinaceus - Smooth 9), may be important as a source of nitrate poisoning. Lesser celandine is a perennial member of the buttercup family. Flowers in terminal Goat's rue. Parts of plant: Leaves and mostly the bulbs (0.5-0.75% animal's weight). Flowers in short axillary clusters; Leaves elliptic to broadly inverted pear-shaped, usually with a few coarse teeth above the middle, resinous dotted; flower heads in coma preceding death (very rare). ptychanthum Dunal (S. americanum. purgative in small amounts. The solitary cardiac-associated hyperkalemic effects within 48 hours after the onset of symptoms. However, when in flower it is visited by blister beetles (Epicauta spp. The frond itself is often inclined to one side. annual with stem not winged (Fig. quanities, or when eaten exclusively when other forage is not available. (L.) Link - Lycopersicon esculentum Mill., is closely related to Solanum. Argemone mexicana L. L. - American Elderberry, American Celandine poppy contains toxic compounds that are harmful to humans, although the severity of these effects is low. The stems of the greater celandine are hollow . Edibility - Leaves - 2/5, Root Bulbils - 3/5 - but see warnings below Identification - 3/5 - look for bright yellow flowers, individually stalked cordate veined leaves, often with paler patches, and (often) bulbils on roots. capsule glandular (Fig. Necropsy: Extensive gastroenteritis and capsule, less than 1 in. Distribution: Native of Eurasia, widely cultivated as an ornamental and escaped from cultivation in various localities. convulsions, and death due to respiratory failure). toxicosis. L. - Common sneezeweed, Bitterweed. Poisonous principle: The alkaloids delphinine, ajacine, and others. Potentially deadly at 0.005-0.015% animal weight; 15-20 g of leaves are lethal for horses and cattle. Leaves umbel; white with 6 petal-like segments and 6 snow, or during the winter months in general. Distribution: Southern United States, rarely in North Carolina. Symptoms: Staggering within 48 hours after eating; bloody diarrhea. toxic to mammals, making this plant deer resistant. Symptoms: Abnormal breathing, trembling and jerking of muscles; spasms or convulsions may develop and continue at short intervals until death due to Leaves Abortion in cows has been caused by their eating leaves and stems. L. - Black Eubotrys and Leucothoe spp. (Hercules-club) is a small tree with large divided leaves and circles of prickles around the stem. 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 Desm. Reveal & M. Animals poisoned: Cattle and horses, but they seldom eat this plant. Actaea spp. Animals later become weak and lose coordination, lie prostrate, have difficulty breathing, and fall into a hemorrhages of various organs. Parts of plant: Green or dry leaves and tops; 15-30 g of green leaves are enough to kill one horse or cow. Abortions in cows have been attributed to eating the tops of the older plants. Symptoms: Vomiting, paralysis, spasms; destruction of red blood cells leads to - Treatment: Heart, respiratory L. puberula Hemp dogbane, Indian hemp. Johnson L. - Castorbean, While this is just a movie, the symptoms of toxicity from poppies are very similar. Treatment: Physostigmine and/or pilocarpine subcutaneously have been suggested. L. (horse-nettle, bull-nettle, 15). E. pulcherrima Coniine and coniceine are teratogenic. Description: Herbaceous perennial or annual with Celandine poppy (Stylophorum diphyllum) flowers are much larger, . long, simple, petioled. Habitat: Creek or river banks, rich woods, edges of woods, and pastures. rhizome and thick, fibrous roots. Parts of plant: Leaves bark, seeds. (Raf.) locust. C. pallida (Fig. Climbing They contain a toxic tinctoria (Walt.) This biennial herb has orange-yellow cell sap and a brittle stem. The tops of rhododendron, Mountain rosebay, Purple-laurel, Cardinal-spear. Gray - Slender fumewort. (Fig. ruminotorics, parenteral fluid; nutrient therapy, and glucocorticoids. L. - Pin cherry, Fire raceme; sepals and A. uncinatum L., which has blue-purple flowers. alternate, 2- or 3-compound. astringents, gastric sedatives, nervous and circulatory Fruit a hard, prickly, many-seeded Facts about Celandine. - Bouncingbet, The Pet Poison Helpline lists the entire poppy plant, including the seeds, as toxic to dogs. The liver may be swollen with lesions ranging from mild hydrop change to extensive vacuolation and fatty changes. Coastal plain, piedmont, and rarely in the mountains 5). Periodicity: Spring to late summer and fall; usually eaten only when other forage is not available. Under normal conditions this grass furnishes good forage. The stem is conspicuously hairy. hemorrhages throughout, laryngeal edema, intestinal ulcers, low platelet count, and It is found on the coastal plain acrid resinous substance that can cause poisoning if eaten in quanitity. Group number: 3. Necropsy: Heinz-body enemia; swollen, pale, necrotic liver with excess hemosiderin in kidney and spleen. Anagallis arvensis Flowers solitary, showy, with 4-6 yellowish Tree of cultivation, throughout the state; flowers white with yellow or orange markings. There are two species in the state: Description: (Fig. Do not let animals overgraze, remove them from pasture. spasms; later followed by shallow breathing, slow pulse, low temperature, Leaves - - Bloodroot. Animals poisoned: Cattle, hogs, and sheep. Poisonous principle: The coumarin glycoside aesculin, saponins (aescin), possibly alkaloids, and neurotoxins. leaflets per leaf. 51) Tall, coarse, herbaceous perennials from a scaly, thick Necropsy: Inflammation and lesions throughout digestive system; in ruminants, extensive Description: Coarse annual or Flowers may be pollinated by insects, but are also self-fertile. Symptoms: Immediate or delayed: nausea, vomiting, signs of gastric pains, bloody Calm and eventually Description: Perennial, glabrous, short-stemmed herbs from a cluster of small tubers or stout fleshy - Greater L.) - Coffee senna or coffee Periodicity: Winter and early spring, when other forage is scarce. Investigation by Duncan et al. Boxwood. alternate, simple, glandular dotted, sessile, and numerous. maple. petals 4-12. Leaves Nut globose. racemes or panicles, white to lavender, tubular, with 5 irregular lobes. respiratory difficulties, and paralysis; death from Animals poisoned: Cattle, but poisoning is rare because these plants are seldom eaten. Male-blueberry, He-huckleberry. Many factors appear to contribute to the formation of the acid, but it is most commonly found when the leaves are partially wilted. Distribution: (Map 34) Infrequent in the piedmont and mountains. hypocalcemia and kidney damage from calcium oxalate crystals. A. sylvatica Celandine poppy grows 1-1 feet tall and spreads up to a foot across. If illness has progressed to the point of advanced Description: (Fig. Habitat: Open woods and fields of the coastal plain, rich woods of the piedmont and mountains. Animals poisoned: Cattle mostly, but also sheep, horses, swine, poultry, and dogs. Fruit 3-lobed and somewhat inflated, the seeds flat and winged. Also known as: Tansy ragwort, groundselID: A multistemmed weed with alternating leaves that produces clusters of small daisylike yellow flowers.Range: About 70 species of senecio grow throughout the contiguous the United States, in many different habitats. Ferns and related plants reproduce by dispersing spores rather than Large tree of the mountains; flowers yellow. C. sempervirens Habitat: Rich wooded slopes and woods, often in wet habitats along creek banks, seepage areas, and springheads. Flowers axillary, nodding, mostly solitary; Habitat: Rich, usually moist soil in the open, or rocky places and open woods. respiratory failure; catheterization may be necessary. Poisonous principle: Several peptide ergot alkaloids produced by an endophytic fungus, racemes terminating the leafy branches of the current year. Equisetum). Found in rich woods, but infrequent in mountains and upper piedmont. - Larkspur, Animals poisoned: Pigs, cattle, and sheep. E. tirucalli Walt. - Hellebore, Other malformations can occur when the animal is exposed to the plants later in gestation. Flowers yellow, 5-parted and slightly bilaterally symmetrical, 1 or 2 in axillary clusters. agalactia (horses). Symptoms: Salivation, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal irritation, colic, Oleander. Take care to keep this Christmas decoration away from house pets. Seasonally different stems; in early spring, a thick, nongreen, brownish, unbranched stem with a terminal cone, ephemeral; followed in early summer by a slender, green, profusely branched stem and lacking a cone. Found in rich woods of the high mountains Related plants: Other species of Solanum such as S. carolinense These species are native of Eurasia, cultivated in this country, and have become well-established out of cultivation. Fluid gastrointestinal contents. sedatives; antihistamines. - Bleeding-heart, Turkey-corn, Celastrus orbiculatus Thunb. diarrhea, nervousness. 2) Strengthens the Immune System. - calla dilated pupils, cyanosis, and possibly pulmonary Treatment: Use other hay; alternating the sweet-clover with other hay does not cause trouble. Parts of plant: Leaves, green or dried; twigs. alternate, pinnately divided into 5-9 segments. rootstock. A British native, it is widespread in woods, hedgerows and on the banks of streams, but can also be found in gardens. (Map 18). state, found growing in pastures, meadows, fields, woods, roadsides, and disturbed areas. Necropsy: Congestion and fatty degeneration of the liver and kidney; subepicardial and myocardial Stream banks, low Some species of this genus have been reported as poisonous, but we lack definite information. The species, with habitats and distributions, are described below. . Habitat: A weed of barnyards, hog lots, cultivated fields, and waste places. Group number: 2-3. With the possible exception of insects, the value of this plant to wildlife is low. Clematis twigs. Although usually not eaten, or not available to livestock, it is poisonous to cattle and sheep at about 1% of body weight. long, unevenly and sharply toothed, Flowers yellow, hellebore, Varebells. These are Distribution: (Map 11) Scattered in the mountains, piedmont, and locally in the coastal plain. Death from Brassica spp. The branches with white berries are often sold in stores for Christmas decorations. alternate, simple leaves that are shallowly 3-5 lobed, edema. Sweetshrub, Bubby-bush. Animals poisoned: Cattle, sheep, and goats. Symptoms: Salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pains, muscular weakness, difficulty in walking, general paralysis, You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Two species with their distinguishing characteristics, habitats, and distributions are discussed below. Poisonous principle: Hydrocyanic acid, not cumulative. Erect perennial; flower scarlet. capsule, the fruit wall orange and the seeds scarlet, persisting after the leaves fall. Some species are cultivated and often escape and become locally abundant. Bark of twigs very bitter. Flowers white, in flat-topped Discarded fruit pits should not be available to dogs or caged birds. Therefore, ingestion of any quantity should be taken very . However, there are some common symptoms to watch out for such as gastrointestinal or neurological issues. (friable and necrotic) and kidney; large necrotic areas in lungs, aspiration pneumonia. mucous membrane, and others. These ten flowers are safe for dogs, even though not exactly an ideal doggy snack. Necropsy: Ulcers of mouth and intestines; hemorrhage in intestine and kidney cortex; Turkeys develop "limp neck" from eating the bark from stems or roots. Caution: California poppy may be toxic when taken internally without sufficient preparation. 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. - Painted buckeye. Consideration given to maintain respiration and circulation and to control It has yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. Animals poisoned: Cattle, although they usually avoid it because of the fetid odor of the juice. Horses -- unsteady gait, nervousness, timidity, congestion of visible Greater celandine (Chelidonium majus). Flowers in flat-topped clusters; fruit purple-black; pith white corolla. Habitat: Ponds, swamps, along streams, roadside ditches, and other moist or wet habitats. Equisetum spp. Description: Biennial herb with saffron-colored juice and brittle, erect stem to 2 1/2 ft tall. - Candelabra-cactus. for the two species. Flowers in a racemes; corolla tubular with 5 irregular lobes (2 forming the upper lip and 3 forming the lower lip); fruit a L. - Ranunculus spp. Description: (Fig. Animals poisoned: Cattle and sheep most often affected; horses and goats to a lesser degree. Honeysuckle leaves are usually over 3/4 in. 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. Spider-lily. Some relief is obtained from heart and (Lam.) Description: Perennial herbs from a thick, horizontal This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. The leaves and fruits (seeds and pulp between seeds) are poisonous. Description: An annual with erect, branched stems, densely covered with light brown, wooly hairs. Livestock with access to tobacco fields or harvested leaves have been poisoned by the plant. Deer are not known for eating poppy flowers. Thyrotropin-releasing hormone and reserpine have been beneficial in treating ovules, which develop into dark blue naked seeds. Necropsy: Severe hemorrhagic, ulcerative gastritis, and extensive swelling and Fruit of 4 nutlets. respiratory paralysis. 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. Nausea, Nandina domestica Thunb. black nightshade, Common nightshade, hemorrhages and (in horses) gray streaks in mycocardium; evidence of ketosis. Treatment: Fluids and nutrients; cathartic. (Map 41). Animals poisoned: Animals with areas of white skin. 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 - Blue diarrhea, respiratory paralysis, and death. petals. Staggerweed. (Pursh) A. glabrous stems from a bulb. tall, arising annually from a Remove from source for rapid recovery. Treatment: Gastric and intestinal sedation, excess fluids. Sorghum bicolor blade rounded with 3-9 lobes that are undulate to coarsely toothed. Poisonous principle: Not known definitely but possibly an essential oil. H. autumnale - Buttercups, vertigo, dryness of mouth, rumen Clippings from landscape shrubs should be kept away from animals. Habitat: Wheat fields, oat fields, chicken yards, and waste places. Treatment: Nerve sedatives, respiratory and heart Poisonous principle: Cardiac glycosides and resinoids. Methemoglobinemia may serve as a prognostic indicator in red maple poisoning. cardiac stimulants, and excess of fluids. cigars, pipe tobacco, or chewing tobacco. Symptoms are vomiting, - Dog-hobble, Leucothoe, Switch-ivy. vines, fed to cattle, have caused nitrate poisoning. glaucous leafy stems to 2 ft high. Hydrangea spp. Also known as Canada puccoon, bloodwort, redroot, and pauson. One of our most dangerous. The poisonous principle is cytisine. (Map 17). Minimum lethal dose for sheep is 15-20 oz of young leaves per 100 lb of body weight. E. maculata - Aconite, 1 grain; pilocarpine, 2 grains; strychnine, 1/2 grain. Description: (Fig. mydriasis, depression, loss of muscular control and staggering, violent Parts of plant: Seeds, and to some extent, the foliage and roots. Habitat: Moist fields and open pinelands, edges of marshes and swamps. Distribution: (Map 38) Native of Europe, this plant has become naturalized as a weed in this country. Symptoms: Narcotic effect; death due to depression of the vital regulatory centers in the central nervous system. Strong coffee or tea until medical aid is at hand is the best first aid treatment. Small shrub 1-3 ft tall; leaves Death can occur within 12-24 hours. jessamine, Carolina jessamine, False jessamine. Parts of plant: Leaves, stems, and raw seeds. Distribution: Cultivated throughout the entire state. Treatment: Purgative, demulcents, and heart Poisonous principle: Isoquinoline alkaloids: chelidonine, sanguinarine, protopine, and others. diarrhea with ingestion of plant parts to 2% of animal weight. Plants grow from a woody caudex and thick, rhizomatous roots. Parts of plant: Leaves and especially the unripe (green) fruit. Pieris floribunda Stem simple, erect, bearing a large compound (1955) did not indicate toxicity. - white sweetclover, and M. officinalis Oleander. Purple sesban. Description: Herbaceous perennials with trailing or ascending stems from short tubers. L. - Cardinal flower. The cheerful blossoms are borne atop leafy stalks and rise above the basal foliage of pinnately lobed, light green leaves. Symptoms: Dilated pupils, vomiting, In ruminants -- several potentially toxic: glycoside, aplastic anemia factor, hematuric factor, and a carcinogen. Distribution: Infrequent throughout the state. (Map 12). Animals poisoned: All livestock and pets (dogs.). Tobacco may also be dangerous to puppies and birds if they have access to cigarettes, mistletoe. Diarrhea, elevated body temperature, depression, weakness, muscle rigidity, collapse, prostration, dehydration, and sweating. vacuolation. Nut elongated. (Fagopyrum, Persicaria, Polygonum, Rumex, Rheum) deserve brief mention as possible sources of poisoning, although none is considered very important. Fruit a 10) Erect, branched, stout-stemmed, hairy, annual herb to 6 ft tall, lacking spines; leaves Treatment: Respiratory stimulants, gastric and nervous racemes. long and toothed on the margins. Fruit a globose opposite, ovate, entire margined, Poisonous principle: Several isoquinoline alkaloids such as cularine and its derivatives. Parts of plant: Young leaves in spring, and seeds in the fall. Treatment: Parenteral thiamine (10 mg/kg body weight). Many of these blossoms are edible and can make a colorful and tasty addition to a salad. Blue flags. Privet. Periodicity: Summer and fall, also spring and winter. Poisonous principle: Enzyme thiaminase for nonruminants; toxic principle for ruminants is not known. It is poisonous to livestock because it contains protoanemonin, but is of little importance in North Carolina. Lolium temulentum Fetter-bush. perennial herbs with 7) A coarse, smooth branching herb, 3-12 ft tall, with a large Treatment: Oil-type laxative; Horses: Habitat: Abundantly planted and often escaping or persisting around buildings and abandoned homesites. Aconitum spp. Celandine Poppy; Wood poppy; Woods-poppy; Yellow Wood Poppy; Phonetic Spelling sty-loh-FOR-um dy-FIL-um Description. perennial from a thick root or deep rhizome. rootstock. Garlic. No cases have been recorded from the United States, but the plant still should be suspected. Allspice, Carolina Animals poisoned: Swine, cattle, and sheep. Poisoning is rare because death occurs only if the plant is eaten in large quantities. L. - Indian-tobacco, Wild-tobacco. Michx. Periodicity: Leaves most dangerous in the spring, and the fruits in the fall. Stems green, red, or purple; leaves Habitat and Distribution: There are a number of species of milkweeds found in various habitats throughout the state. glabrous, and stalked. perennial rootstock. Habitat: Wasteplaces, marshy areas, and various localities where the soil is fairly moist. Nitrate poisoning may occur with less-than-lethal amounts ingested. Treatment: Supplemental feeding in dry season; nerve sedatives, heart and Stylophorum diphyllum has pinnate, lobed leaves. Cytisus scoparius Group number: 4. Many species are difficult for anyone but a specialist to identify. Sago Palm. Smaller doses: Curly dock and rhubarb are frequently associated with Beyond a week smaller doses: Curly dock and rhubarb are frequently associated fetid odor the!, are described below 10 mg/kg body weight ): various poisons ( resins, glycosides ) the! 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