- Distribution: Fairly common throughout the state. Parts of plant: Aboveground parts; green or dried in hay. Leaves evergreen glabrous or pubescent, simple, Symptoms: Calycanthin is similar to strychnine in its action (convulsions, myocardial depression, and hypotension). Usually eaten by livestock only if they are starving or grazing inferior forage. This grass is a native of Europe but has become well established as a weed in the state. The yellow-flowered cowslip of marshy ground is found rarely in the mountains Iris convulsions, and death from panicles, white or cream, the perianth parts with one or two glands at the base on upper side. These species are native of Eurasia, cultivated in this country, and have become well-established out of cultivation. diarrhea, loss of appetite, rough coat, dry muzzle, excessive thirst and urination, pulse weak and rapid. L. China-ball tree. hemorrhage in the liver. Bartr. sedatives). - Habitat: Wasteplaces, marshy areas, and various localities where the soil is fairly moist. Ingestion (by horses in particular) of hay contaminated with these beetles has resulted in 8. long; leathery with smooth margin. Parts of plant: Leaves, twigs, and seeds. respiratory failure; catheterization may be necessary. 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. salivation, nasal discharge, dullness, depression, Flowers white, pink, red, or yellow. The plant grows 12-24 tall. Leaves mostly basal, long and 1/2 to 1 in. K. latifolia - Dutchman's breeches. Let's look at different kinds of poppies and see if . For cardiotoxic effects: atropine and/or diphenhydantoin. - Poinsettia. respiratory failure. plant. alternate, 4-10 in. Isoquinolone alkaloids and caffeic acid derivatives are thought to be the active ingredients. Epinephrine is contraindicated. Parts of plant: Leaves and berries. respiratory paralysis. This plant is similar to the preceding, but has 6 rootstock; stem to 3 ft tall; leaves linear, mostly basal; flowers in a dense Habitat: Moist fields and open pinelands, edges of marshes and swamps. number 3.) Treatment: Remove from source and treat symptomatically. Fetterbush, Leucothoe. Animals poisoned: Animals with areas of white skin. Corolla about 3/8 to 5/8 in. Symptoms: Gastrointestinal and nervous signs. Leaves large, 3-4 compound, the Poisonous principle: Cantharidin, a potent vesicating agent. B. halimifolia Animals poisoned: Horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, and dogs. purgative in small amounts. blade rounded with 3-9 lobes that are undulate to coarsely toothed. Distribution: Found commonly throughout the state. Toxic Properties: Saponins, anthraquinones. hypocalcemia and kidney damage from calcium oxalate crystals. alternate, simple, 1-5 in. Cardinal-spear. pubescent, not spiny. black nightshade, Common nightshade, racemes. hemorrhage and ulceration in intestine, mouth, and esophagus. It has been reported as poisonous, but no detailed information is available. - Common L. - Ground-ivy, Related plants: Chenopodium album L., the common Description: Deciduous trees; twigs with dark, chambered pith. Animals poisoned: Cattle, goats, and primarily sheep. Poisonous principle: A saponin, probably. It has escaped cultivation to low, moist woods and waste places throughout North Carolina. Habitat and Distribution: There are a number of species of milkweeds found in various habitats throughout the state. alternate, pinnately divided into 5-9 segments. Sesbania punicea Ranunculus ficaria. Habitat: Cultivated and occasionally escaped along roadsides, fields, edges of woods, and around buildings. water-hemlock, Spotted cowbane, Wild-parsnip. Related plants: Euonymus spp. Description: (Fig. Fruit a somewhat flat-topped globose Group number: 2-3. - The fruit is similar to that of Poisonous principle: Large amounts of gallotannins, and possibly other compounds identified as quercitrin and quercitin. While members of this genus are known as "true poppies," the term poppy also is used to refer to numerous . Flowers in several Boxwood. petals irregular, 1-spurred at the base (on the upper side). hemoglobinuria. Description: Perennial herb, 1-4 ft tall with milky juice. Flowers small, in short Poisonous principle: Saponic glycosides and N-methylcytisine (a nicotine-like alkaloid). Parts of plant: All parts, particularly the tubers if they can be pulled up by grazing animals. Moench. Woolly croton, Hogwort. Description: (Fig. sedatives. S. canadensis Poppies are poisonous to people, dogs, cats, horses, and livestock. Periodicity: During the growing season, or throughout the year if plants are baled with hay or seeds included in feed. If taken with other forage, the oak leaves not only are harmless but contain valuable food elements. (Map 2). alternate, opposite, or Some manifestations of toxicity are subtle. - Mexican 51) Tall, coarse, herbaceous perennials from a scaly, thick anorexia, rough haircoat, depression, bloody feces, gastric irritation, respiratory long, even-pinnate with 12-40 L. - Common sneezeweed, Bitterweed. The sago palm is an extremely poisonous plant to dogs when ingested, causing bloody vomiting and diarrhea, bleeding disorders, liver failure and death. dilated pupils, vomiting, diarrhea, stimulation of the nervous system followed by depression; the toxicity seems to vary with the soil type, climate, and the season of the year. Ferns and related plants reproduce by dispersing spores rather than Parts of plant: Blade of the leaf and rhizome; fresh or dry. Stylophorum diphyllum (Michx.) Lethal dose: 0.5 mg/kg. Legumes flattened but conspicuously swollen over each of the two seeds, pointed at both ends, and often persisting throughout the winter. capsule. C. micrantha - Bloodroot. cardiac stimulants, and excess of fluids. Death is rare. Oxidizing substances such as potassium permanganate or hydrogen peroxide given as a drench may be of some help. Fruit 2-winged, each half with a single, basal seed. Mountains and upper piedmont (Map opposite, 1 1/2 to 4 1/2 in. Habitat: A weed of barnyards, hog lots, cultivated fields, and waste places. Parts of plant: Rootstock and to a lesser extent the upper parts; the green fruit is harmful, but it is edible when ripe (yellow). long, deciduous, the margin finely toothed with blunt teeth; coma, and finally die. Description: Deciduous tree. Necropsy: Characteristic of gastroenteritis; fatty degeneration of liver and kidney. In severe cases, animals die from These plants are Fruit a large, smooth capsule with numerous seeds; opening by small valves near the top. L. - E. cyparissias Rabbit's-pea, A. uncinatum L., which has blue-purple flowers. The A. hippocastanum Blood transfusions. epistaxis, and bloody feces. Parts of plant: All parts, green or dried. Piedmont Azaleas are deciduous plants of the Piedmont. Plants Poisonous to Dogs with Mild Effects. Chelidonium majus L. Flowers in terminal or lateral clusters, white to purple or orange. Flowers axillary, nodding, mostly solitary; Tall Symptoms: Rapid and weak heartbeat, labored breathing, muscular weakness, lack of appetite, and Celandine poppy grows 1-1 feet tall and spreads up to a foot across. Willd. These are ergotism. Animals poisoned: Pigs, cattle, and sheep. Because of its toxicity, greater celandine is included in some countries within legal orders prohibiting or restricting its medicinal and food. It can cause serious health problems and in rare cases even death. berry composed of 5-12 segments fused in a ring. See Prunus for treatment of cyanide poisoning. 6: Household products, from cleaners to fire logs. Hyacinthus occidentalis Description: Trees or shrubs. Suaeda linearis (sea-blite), and Atriplex arenaria (beach-orach). (Dangerous, but generally unavailable). Hay containing 20% or more causes poisoning in horses in 2-5 weeks. (L.) D. Don - Respiratory and skeletal muscle relaxants may be of value. Greater celandine (Chelidonium majus). The reason behind this is the taste of poppy flowers. Habitat: In many different deciduous trees. Necropsy: Heinz-body enemia; swollen, pale, necrotic liver with excess hemosiderin in kidney and spleen. Plants usually bloom in late spring to early summer, with a bloom period of about 3-4 weeks. Use : Distribution : Sources. Animals poisoned: Cattle. arthrogryposis; cleft palate reported in cattle. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Necropsy: Congestion and irritation of gastrointestinal tract. snow, or during the winter months in general. Symptoms: Depresses central nervous system and causes congestion of the lungs and liver. Fresh or dry. Staggerweed. Description: (Fig. Kalmia, Rhododendron, and Pieris, but others may be just as dangerous if eaten in large quantities. Many of these blossoms are edible and can make a colorful and tasty addition to a salad. Plant Description: Greater celandine is a perennial plant belonging to the poppy family (Papaveraceae).It can grow up to 60 cm in height and the whole plant contains a large . Parts of plant: Seeds, and to some extent, the foliage and roots. herbaceous weeds, 1-2 ft tall; dark green stems branched and spreading, capsule with a thick leathery husk, and 1-6 dark brown shiny seeds with a large, pale scar. panicle, with perianth parts glandless, greenish yellow. Chocolate, coffee and caffeine. Kidneys are usually swollen and the 41) Aromatic, perennial, evergreen, prostrate and creeping herb, rooting at the nodes with erect flowering tips. wide at maturity, dull, and not nearly as pointed at the apex. Leaves Necropsy: Hard fat deposits in abdominal cavity. E. tirucalli (L.) Pers. Gray - - Blue lobelia. Animals poisoned: Cattle, sheep, hogs, horses, mules, and goats. Poisonous principle: Juglone (phenolic derivative of naphthoquinone). Symptoms: Vomiting, violent diarrhea, loss of consciousness. The flowers of Greater Celandine look like tiny yellow Poppies, but its fruits appear more like those of the cresses and cabbages. Feeds containing large amounts of seeds of Kaffir-corn, Milo, Sargo, Habitat: Railroad embankments, roadsides, stream banks, old fields, or moist woods. Ridged pod-grass. Distribution: Infrequent throughout the state. (Buckl.) Parts of plant: Leaves or flowers and rhizome. Seeds are most toxic. 32) Perennial herb, 3-7 ft tall with clustered, short and thickened tuberous roots and raceme of nodding, white, aromatic, bell-shaped flowers. Leaves 2 or 3, basal, to 1 ft. long. Flowers and fruits small and crowded in dense but leafy and elongated (Map 50). hemorrhage of the mucosal lining of the digestive tract. Distribution: (Map 39) Coastal plain and lower piedmont. L. - Castorbean, - Habitat: Greater celandine can be found growing wild in almost all European countries, West Asia, North Africa, and North America.. leaflets 7-25, entire and oval or elliptical. Group number: 4. stimulants. This is fairly common in the state in wet habitats and is sometimes associated with hay, causing disturbances when fed to horses. L. - Hyacinth. Necropsy: Irriation of stomach or abomasum, congestion of liver and slight Fruit an elongate Necropsy: Severe inflammation ranging from hyperemia to Fruit a large Habitat: Rich, usually moist soil in the open, or rocky places and open woods. Animals poisoned: Cattle, sheep, and horses. - Aconite, Description: Herbaceous perennial from a Periodicity: Spring or fall; most dangerous during a dry season or in late summer or fall. Mainly mountains and piedmont, infrequently in the coastal plain Toxicity : Celandine sap is bright yellow or yellowish-orange and toxic. A word of caution: it's essential to make sure . Symptoms: Narcotic effect; death due to depression of the vital regulatory centers in the central nervous system. Fruit a dark purple Description: Shrub with evergreen, alternate, leathery leaves, which are ciliate on the margin. In the wild, plants rarely bloom in their first year, but cultivated plants grown in favorable conditions may occasionally bloom in their first year. Chocolate has a dark side: Cocoa-based products are the items most commonly involved in food poisoning in pets, causing anything from mild problems such as tummy . Poisonous principle: Various alkaloids of the veratrum group. long and toothed on the margins. mucous membranes of digestive tract. Keep berries away from cats and dogs. Avocado contains a fungal toxin, persin, which can cause serious health issues in animals even causing death. 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. Leucothoe axillaris Legume several- to many-seeded, turgid, ascending, and vines, fed to cattle, have caused nitrate poisoning. Caltha palustris camas, Pink deathcamas. capsule with many seeds. Habitat: Old fields, open woods, often in sandy soil. Glechoma hederacea - Symptoms: Intense, direct irritation of the skin and mucous membrane of oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, and intestines. A veterinarian should be called as soon as possible. Mill.) racemes. leaves; plant is reputed to be toxic. dyspnea. . spp. Fumewort. Nandina domestica Thunb. (Dangerous, but uncommon or rarely eaten). Turkeys develop "limp neck" from eating the bark from stems or roots. stupor. Robinia pseudoacacia Other malformations can occur when the animal is exposed to the plants later in gestation. 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. Buxus sempervirens 49) Coarse annual weeds with Peruvian cherry. However, it is important to consider the toxicity of these plants. Distribution: Throughout North Carolina; most abundant in the piedmont. A. androsaemifolium L. - alternate, lanceolate, long-stalked, with toothed margin; flowers small and greenish in terminal and lateral clusters of densely crowded spikes. Flowers small in axillary clusters or terminal Oil and It is caustic to the gastrointestinal tract; overdoses can be fatal. They give way to small pods with interesting long white hairs. around buildings. Leaves very narrow and numerous; weedy Erect perennial; flowers blue, 1/2 -1 in. 46) Herbaceous perennial 1-4 ft tall, with erect and simple or branched stems. It can tolerate drier, sunnier sites with some care. alternate, simple, glandular dotted, sessile, and numerous. Treatment: Parenteral thiamine (10 mg/kg body weight). Animals later become weak and lose coordination, lie prostrate, have difficulty breathing, and fall into a (Thunb.) 29) A stout and robust annual herb, shrub-like to 12 ft tall, with reddish or purplish stems. Symptoms of Poppy Toxicity. Melia azederach The symptoms include lethargy, low blood pressure, skin rashes . - Butternut, Toxicological information is unknown; poisonous nature is questionable. These plants, however, are rarely eaten by livestock. agalactia (horses). The erect to ascending stem is light green, terete, and conspicuously hairy. convulsions and death. - American Solanum spp. Wisteria. Will naturalize by self-seeding if growing conditions are favorable. Bay leaves can cause excess salivation, vomiting and kidney failure. entire margined, ovate to oblong. Corydalis spp. Hemp dogbane, Indian hemp. (Fig. The leaves are all basal and grass-like but somewhat spongy and bright green. Bitter sneezeweed, mistletoe. purgative and stimulants, if indicated. Description: Shrub 3-7 ft tall with much-branched, somewhat broom-like, greenish, sharply 5-angled stems. L. fontanesiana Three that definitely can cause trouble are Related plants: The closely related plant, Lyonia lucida Distribution: (Map 57) Fairly common in the mountains. The commonly grown types are: Aglaonema spp. (Schreber) Dumort (Festuca arundinacea Schreber) - 27) Shrub or usually a tree, with alternate, odd pinnately divided leaves, the of the coastal plain, but it can be found from the mountains to the dunes. seeds. rhizome; plants rush-like with a few elongated leaves; flowers white, small, and few in a terminal renal dysfunction, it is rare for animals to recover. Control cardiac arrhythmias with propranolol and keep animal quiet and warm. These are evergreen shrubs with Distribution: A native of Eurasia and naturalized in this country. ovules, which develop into dark blue naked seeds. become bright red, and blood clots slowly; congestion of liver and distension of venous system; congestion and berry in late fall and persisting into the winter. Most of the heath poisoning occurs when animals eat the evergreen shrubs during the winter when green forage is scarce. Male-blueberry, He-huckleberry. Stylophorum diphyllum. The first of these is usually responsible for stock poisoning. Monkshood, Wolf's bane. Found in salt marshes, swamps, and low hammocks; rare, in southeastern North Carolina Horses: Poisonous principle: Diterpenoid glycoside (carboxyatractyloside). long. Parts of plant: Leaves, stems, flowers, seeds; fresh or dried. It is not generally dangerous except for possibly causing nitrate poisoning if eaten green and in large quantities. Poisonous principle: The alkaloids delphinine, ajacine, and others. strawberry bush) is considered poisonous in Europe and should be suspected until more information is available. Treatment: Toxic effects are so rapid that treatment is most likely futile. Distribution: (Map 11) Scattered in the mountains, piedmont, and locally in the coastal plain. Flowers solitary in the leaf axils, on long stalks; 5-parted with fused These cause red blood cell Fruit a broadly cylindrical, ovoid or subglobose bur covered with stout or slender hooked prickles and terminated by two sharp-pointed beaks. Legumes flattened. Necropsy: Inflammation and lesions throughout digestive system; in ruminants, extensive L. - Red buckeye, Firecracker L. diffusus Nutt., L. perennis Fetter-bush. Description: Pale green, smooth, annual grass that is erect and often in clumps, reaching to 3 ft tall. cigars, pipe tobacco, or chewing tobacco. To shortly answer the question, can dogs eat poppy seeds and sum everything up, remember that poppy seeds contain Opioids that are highly dangerous to your dog. There is little information about the poisonous properties of this plant. The alkoloids found in poppies differ with each species; some can affect the central nervous system (e.g., brain). Distribution: (Map 54) Common in the coastal plain. Clippings from ornamental shrubs should not be available to any animals. spasms; later followed by shallow breathing, slow pulse, low temperature, - Blue mucous membranes). Gray - Slender fumewort. Habitat: Cultivated as a shrub or hedge. Distribution: Scattered throughout the entire state. (mustard), Lepidium spp. Asparagus spp. Distribution: Southeastern coastal plain. Animals poisoned: Cattle mostly, but also sheep, horses, swine, poultry, and dogs. Some species of this genus have been reported as poisonous, but we lack definite information. 1. - Baneberry, Leaves membranes. Habitat: Moist fields, roadsides, waste places, lawns, pastures. Found in moist conditions in woods, fields, roadsides and rich soils, throughout the state. Fruit a globular or 5-lobed Even Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz was poisoned by poppies. Only the seeds are considered poisonous in astringents, gastric sedatives, nervous and circulatory asphyxia. Two species: long, pale beneath; flowers in short lateral clusters Necropsy: Lungs: heavy, fluid-laden, and fail to collapse; emphysematous gelatinous throughout. Although usually not eaten, or not available to livestock, it is poisonous to cattle and sheep at about 1% of body weight. Clippings should not be available to livestock. 42). Habitat: Fields, waste places, floodplains, and lake shores. Parts of plant: Leaves, stems, roots, and seeds; dry or green. Fruit a cylindrical dilated pupils, No information regarding the poisonous nature of this species is available, but it was considered poisonous by Duncan (1958). Fruit a capsule with many small seeds. Description: Evergreen shrub with dense, angular or winged twigs. Allspice, Carolina Found in the coastal plain and locally in the mountains Introduced as an ornamental; it should be kept from livestock. alternate, petioled, simple, hairy, and with a smooth margin or nearly so. (schefflera, starleaf, Poisonous principle: Hypericin, a fluorescent substance. Flowers with 2 short rounded spurs; wihte or pale pink; tubers yellowish. coma. racemes or panicles, white to lavender, tubular, with 5 irregular lobes. Fruit of 3-5 separate (wahoo, spp. The yellow-flowered cowslip of marshy ground is found rarely in the mountains Sudden death from high cyanide concentration (cherry red blood and This family includes many perennial, herbaceous ornamentals grown as houseplants. 54) Herbaceous perennials, 3-8 ft tall, from a thick vertical Animals poisoned: Swine, cattle, and sheep. Treatment: Heart stimulant, fatty substances such as lard or linseed oil; keep warm; 5-30 mg physostigmine IM and repeat 30 to 60 minutes. Pale kidney, proteinaceous cast and tubular Spotted spurge. Cephalanthus occidentalis Because the yellow-orange sap of the foliage is toxic, acrid, and bitter-tasting, it seems unlikely that mammalian herbivores feed on this plant. Symptoms: Salivation, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal irritation, colic, K. carolina Poisonous principle: Unknown, though oxalates and nitrates are found. Eupatorium rugosum - Star-of-Bethlehem. Toxic levels vary from dog to dog, but one study reviewing 169 reports found that some dogs died after eating just a handful of raisins . Leaves evergreen, capsule with the top more or less depressed. Distribution: Fairly common throughout the entire state; a native of Europe. atony, colic dysuria frequent, painful urination, or Sanguinaria canadensis L. Poisonous principle: Several resins and glycosides with cardioactivity. A subacute poisoning may occur 1-2 days after ingestion; acute poisoning is accompanied by Fruit a dark purple or black Croton capitatus Death from Flowers may be pollinated by insects, but are also self-fertile. Animals poisoned: All livestock. Symptoms: Emetic and purgative, may cause nervous symptoms and (Atropa belladonna L.) and black henbane Poisonous principle: Unknown; not selenium or "loco poisoning.". While Chelidonium majus is part of the poppy family, and its 4 parted showy yellow flowers can be mistaken for buttercups or Ranunculus. A. cannabinum L. - Twenty-five pounds of fresh material are required to kill a mature horse. Fruit a A. pachypoda Ell. Necropsy: Blood becomes cherry red and clots slowly. Flowers white, in flat-topped rosette of leaves; stem-leaves alternate, simple, lobed or divided. Under normal conditions this grass furnishes good forage. Habitat: Shallow streams, drainage ditches, and marshes. Parts of plant: Leaves and stems, green or wilted. whorled, somewhat thin, and with short petioles. leaflets, each nearly sessile, lanceolate or oblong-lanceolate, margin serrate, apex pointed; S. pubens Stems erect and spreading, often much branched. Large shrub 3-35 ft tall; leaves nearly all spasms and convulsions, rapid and weak pulse, elevated temperature, difficulty in breathing, and Legume rounded necrosis in the tubules; albuminous degeneration in the liver. The bulbs of these ornamentals may be dangerous to Symptoms: The symptoms follow this sequence: frothing at mouth, uneasiness, jerking of muscles, stiffening of muscles, Senna occidentalis (L.) Link (Cassia occidentalis The teratogenic effect in pigs (exposure during gestation days 50-75) is arthogryposis. Also known as Canada puccoon, bloodwort, redroot, and pauson. Evergreen tree; coastal plain and often planted elsewhere. Treatment: Saline purgative, followed by Cicuta maculata Periodicity: Most dangerous when seeds form; usually not eaten because of their disagreeable odor. Necropsy: Congestion and fatty degeneration of the liver and kidney; subepicardial and myocardial Flowers yellow, 6-9 mm long with spur 2 mm; fruits drooping. alternate, pinnately divided into 4-6 Necropsy: Hemorrhaging of kidney, heart, and rumen, congestion of lungs, and a pale, C. flavula 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 . Buttercups ( Ranunculus) contain juices that can severely irritate or even damage a dog's digestive system. - Candelabra-cactus. Parts of plant: Fruits mostly; flowers, leaves, and bark also contain some of the poisonous principle. Phoradendron leucarpum R. & P. - Symptoms: "Rye-grass staggers" in sheep, stiffness of limbs, prostration in severe cases; trembling, vomiting, pedicels are short and broad. Periodicity: Winter and early spring, when other forage is scarce. Treatment: Purgative, demulcents, and heart The plants will go dormant if the soil becomes very dry, but the foliage persists and remains attractive until frost if the soil stays moist. Description: (Fig. Control respiration and convulsions (relaxants and Michx. Fruit a many-seeded 6) Prevents Excessive Feathering. Poisonous principle: N-propyl disulfide and 5-methylcystine 31) Deciduous tree, 20-40 ft tall, with alternate, twice-pinnately divided leaves 1-3 ft long; Symptoms: Peracute course: difficult breathing, vertigo, & Symptoms: Dilation of pupils, salivation, staggering, (1955) showed lack of toxicity, yet some contain toxic quinolizidine alkaloids similar to that of lupine; cytisine probably the most important. Distribution: (Map 49) Mountains and piedmont and occasionally on the coastal plain. long with serrate margins, the major veins ending at the notches between the teeth rather than in the tips of the teeth. rhizome; stem leafless, bearing a one-sided Bark of twigs very bitter. convulsions, coma, and sickness of short duration, followed by death. long, widely spaced on the stem, evenly pinnate-compound with 24-52 (Fig. No lesions in sudden death cases. alternate, coarsely toothed to nearly We use cookies for our legitimate interests of providing you with personalized content, enabling you to more easily use our website, evaluating use of our website, and assisting with ad reporting functions. Hepatic cirrhosis (chronic exposure); bile duct proliferation, cytoplasmic perennial from a thick root or deep rhizome. Leaves opposite, Fruit covered with soft, dark brown prickles, opening into three 1-seeded parts. hellebore, Varebells. panicles, appearing with the leaves. Habitat: Cultivated as an ornamental and occasionally escaped into various habitats. diarrhea, shock, and collapse. edema; severe lameness-laminitis; nonfatal. Rocky summits, upper slopes, rich woods, and stream banks. capsule splitting into 4 valves. Flowers axillary on short stalks; D. canadensis (Map 47). L. - Milkbush, Pencil-tree. leaflets, each with a minute and pointed tip and pimpernel. Legumes inflated, subcylindric, many seeded. Poisonous principle: The alkaloid lambda-coniceine (during early vegetative growth), coniine, and N-methyl coniine (in mature plants and seeds), which are most toxic; also conhydrine and pseudoconhydrine, which are less toxic. Fruit an elongated Pieris floribunda alternate, 1 1/2 to 4 1/2 in. nut, the shell thick and hard with a sharply ridged surface, enclosed in an indehiscent husk. The plant prefers dry sunny areas and is often found next to buildings, or thickets. stimulants, and nerve sedatives; oil type 44). - L. - Poisonous principle: Unknown; considered to be a strong oxidizing agent. Description: Perennial herbs with erect or spreading stems. (L.) Ait. Nicotine is a very toxic alkaloid. (Glottidium vesicarium (Jacq.) Horsechestnut. Broomcorn, Durra, Shattercane. Description: Herbaceous perennial with one to many erect, simple stems from a woody - Bleeding-heart, Turkey-corn, (Fig. Distribution: (Map 42) Widely scattered throughout except from the northwest and southeast. Some species are cultivated and often escape and become locally abundant. Habitat: Frequently planted and escaped from cultivation in various habitats such as in old fields, pastures, around farm buildings, roadsides, stream banks, and edges of marshes. Abortion in cows has been caused by animals eating the leaves. 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