necrosis of the proximal tubules, numerous hyaline casts in the kidney, and necrosis of the liver as seen microscopically. rhizome and thick, fibrous roots. racemes. Plants grow from a woody caudex and thick, rhizomatous roots. Symptoms: Depression, trembling, abdominal pain, vomiting, faster and irregular heart action, bloody Some of the species are: E. corollata Tree of cultivation, throughout the state; flowers white with yellow or orange markings. Treatment: Toxic effects are so rapid that treatment is most likely futile. Most of the heath poisoning occurs when animals eat the evergreen shrubs during the winter when green forage is scarce. Description: (Fig. Related plants: Chenopodium album L., the common Leaves opposite or 38) Annual weed, 3-5 ft tall with an erect stout stem with spreading branches near the top of the stem; ill-scented. Habitat: Cultivated as an ornamental and occasionally escaped into various habitats. Poisonous principle: The alkaloid buxine and others. Michx. Hepatic cirrhosis (chronic exposure); bile duct proliferation, cytoplasmic The following may be signs of dog poisoning: Diarrhea or blood in the stool (either bright . Habitat: Greater celandine can be found growing wild in almost all European countries, West Asia, North Africa, and North America.. Habitat: Rich woods and among bushes along fence rows. They contain a toxic icterus, cyanosis, and a brownish discoloration of blood and urine. rhododendron, Mountain rosebay, Purple-laurel, (L.) Pallas - yellow sweetclover. (Of minor importance). Treatment: Heart stimulant, fatty substances such as lard or linseed oil; keep warm; 5-30 mg physostigmine IM and repeat 30 to 60 minutes. Habitat: Sandy soil of pinelands and scrub oak woods, or open fields, and roadsides. Two grams of seed fed daily will poison a 50-lb hog in about 7 Flowers and fruits small and crowded in dense but leafy and elongated Cherry twigs, stems and seeds (fruit flesh is safe) Christmas Rose. corolla 2-spurred on the upper side. Cannabis sativa L. Cohosh. Cicuta maculata Both types of leaves are up to 6" long and 4" across . The greater celandine is actually a part of the poppy family, and like other species in that genetic family, it is well known for its recognizable, bright blooms. Ingestion of the leaves, roots, or fruit can result in mild gastrointestinal discomforts, such as nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. - dumbcane (Fig. 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. coma. Stagger-bush. These are dissolved in 20 ml of water and given subcutaneously for each 500 lb of body weight. It is abundant locally in moist fields and open pinelands in the southeastern coastal plain and is possibly poisonous. - Dog-hobble, Leucothoe, Switch-ivy. It is found on the coastal plain See this plant in the following landscape: Cultivars / Varieties: Tags: Senna occidentalis (L.) Link (Cassia occidentalis Found in moist conditions in woods, fields, roadsides and rich soils, throughout the state. Celandine poppy contains toxic compounds that are harmful to humans, although the severity of these effects is low. Distribution: Common throughout the state. Flowers erect, solitary in the leaf axils; (Group number 2.) anemic, dyspneic, with hemoptysis, Houseplant, a popular decorative Description: (Fig. Michx. (Fig. catkins; female flowers in small clusters. Necropsy: Macroscopic pallor of skeletal muscles. Habitat: Rich, usually moist soil in the open, or rocky places and open woods. tall, arising annually from a A. cannabinum L. - Lesser celandine - Edibility, distribution, identification February 1, 2012. Necropsy: Severe hemorrhagic, ulcerative gastritis, and extensive swelling and - Cypress spurge. Peruvian cherry. Ill. - Matrimony-vine. Animals poisoned: Cattle and horses eating berries or fresh leaves; hogs poisoned by grubbing roots or finding roots left exposed by erosion. The reproductive Fruit a globose The progression of symptoms is very rapid. - Maleberry, Kidneys are usually swollen and the capsule. A British native, it is widespread in woods, hedgerows and on the banks of streams, but can also be found in gardens. White snakeroot, Fall poison. number 3.) A subacute poisoning may occur 1-2 days after ingestion; acute poisoning is accompanied by Usually not eaten. Habitat: Frequently found as a weed in soybean fields, along roadsides, in abandoned fields, or in waste places. 24) are also poisonous although infrequently eaten. glabrous or pubescent, simple, glabrous, purple-striped or -mottled stems that are hollow except for partitions at the nodes. Distribution: Southern United States, rarely in North Carolina. allspice, J. cinerea leaflets. Ingestion of any part of the plant can result in sedation or an excited (e.g., euphoric) state. Periodicity: Most dangerous when seeds form; usually not eaten because of their disagreeable odor. cockle, Corn campion. - Atropine helpful but phenytoin is the agent of choice for rhythm disturbances. Ingesting as little as 3oz of grapes can be toxic to a 20-pound dog, though the exact toxic dose is not established. petals irregular, 1-spurred at the base (on the upper side). rhizome; stem leafless, bearing a one-sided Several other related plants that grow on the beaches or in the coastal salt marshes may be poisonous although not usually available to livestock. Necropsy: Gastrointestinal irritation and some hemorrhage; acute parenchymatous nephritis with some alternate, simple, glandular dotted, sessile, and numerous. Fruit a yellow globose Parts of plant: Fruits mostly; flowers, leaves, and bark also contain some of the poisonous principle. Leaves opposite, palmately divided with 5-9 plant. Parts of plant: Leaves; wood shavings as bedding in horse stalls. Because of their high oxalate content, a number of plants in this family fescue. Smaller doses: - Symptoms: Mouth and throat irritation, head shaking, intense salivation, swelling of the Necropsy: Characteristic of gastroenteritis; fatty degeneration of liver and kidney. Symptoms: Salivation, diarrhea, excitement. This is a commonly cultivated shrub with divided leaves and bright red S. pubens Symptoms: Frothing at mouth, nausea, vomiting, weakness and staggering, rapid and irregular respiration, lower than normal temperature. sessile or nearly sessile axillary clusters. (Fig. Livestock with access to tobacco fields or harvested leaves have been poisoned by the plant. respiratory failure. 23) Coarse, annual herb to 5 ft tall. Symptoms: Produces pulmonary edema, Poisonous principle: Calcium oxalate crystals (raphides: needle-shaped, slender crystals in bundles in the cells that cause a mechanical irritation to the Subacute: liver, spleen, and lungs are engorged with dark blood; right heart is empty, but the left heart contains dark, thickened blood. alternate, odd-pinnately compound, leaflets 7-15 pairs. hypoplasia of bone marrow. Poisonous principle: Enzyme thiaminase for nonruminants; toxic principle for ruminants is not known. Animals poisoned: Cattle, goats, and primarily sheep. Necropsy: Hemorrhaging of kidney, heart, and rumen, congestion of lungs, and a pale, Distribution: (Map 19) Uncommon, in the high mountains only. dyspnea. long, funnel-shaped. Description: (Fig. Solanum The alkaloids resemble nicotine and coniine in their actions. Habitat: Dry woods, fields, roadsides, and fence rows. Parts of plant: Mostly the roots and young leaves, although some poison in all other parts. Hedera helix Related plants: Ornithogalum thyrsoides Parts of plant: Inner bark, rootsprouts, wilted leaves, or seeds. 24) Annual or Description: An erect, glaucous herb with yellow juice; the stem erect, usually branched, to 3 ft tall, often prickly. Sheep are more resistant. Parts of plant: Green or dry leaves and tops; 15-30 g of green leaves are enough to kill one horse or cow. asphyxia. Symptoms: Calycanthin is similar to strychnine in its action (convulsions, myocardial depression, and hypotension). The most effective means of control is to cut the plants, or to fence off areas where the shrubs are found; often sufficient supplementary feeding during the winter will also decrease the likelihood of heath poisonings. V. viride Ait. pimpernel. Leaves elliptic to broadly inverted pear-shaped, usually with a few coarse teeth above the middle, not resinous dotted; flower heads in If illness has progressed to the point of advanced spp. Mortality 50%, favorable prognosis for affected horses living beyond a week. - Mexican spp. Animals later become weak and lose coordination, lie prostrate, have difficulty breathing, and fall into a racemes are recognized as Flowers clustered in a dense, terminal Britton - Fetter-bush. European black nightshade. These conifers are seldom eaten, but may be harmful if eaten in large A. uncinatum L., which has blue-purple flowers. - Iris, D. Don) is commonly cultivated as an ornamental shrub. Treatment: Respiratory stimulants, gastric and nervous Animals found to have large number of The alkoloids found in poppies differ with each species; some can affect the central nervous system (e.g., brain). Monitoring and rapid response: Hand pull before plant goes to seed. Grazed safely by some wildlife. rhizome. Parts of plant: Leaves, stems, and white berries. Symptoms: Salivation, intense thirst, emesis, diarrhea. Symptoms: Severe gastrointestinal irritation after two hours. Description: (Fig. diarrhea, respiratory paralysis, and death. (Jacq.) convulsions, and death from - monstera, cut-leaf Poisonous principle: Poisoning attributed to this grass is presumably due to an associated fungus. L. - Flowers small, in salivation, nasal discharge, dullness, depression, anorexia, rumen atony, vomiting, staggering, The gymnosperms are characterized by "naked" seeds in cones, Distribution: Entire state; some species locally quite abundant. Symptoms: Salivation, accelerated pulse and high temperature, labored breathing, green nasal discharge, Distribution: Southeastern coastal plain. with red fruit. Ingestion can cause cardiac failure and even death. Necropsy: Severe inflammation ranging from hyperemia to Stems with one or two large, circular, umbrella-shaped, 5-9 lobed leaves. Wood) - Goldcrest. Fruit an elongated Animals poisoned: Cattle and hogs, but seldom eaten because of the plant's Leaves narrowed at the base and apex, usually, 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. Symptoms: Intense, direct irritation of the skin and mucous membrane of oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, and intestines. Description: (Fig. Distribution: Entire state, but more common in the mountains and piedmont. Also known as Wood Poppy, this attractive woodland plant will grow well in zones 4-8 in with little to no care in rich woodland soils. Jacq. Bladder-pod, Phytolacca americana L. petals lacking or 5, yellow; stamens many. - Greater Even though animals are more resistant to this toxin, avocados are still one of the major toxic foods for dogs. 15). leaflets per leaf. Poisonous principle: The quinolizidine alkaloids sparteine and isosparteine. Distribution: Scattered throughout the entire state. Necropsy: Heinz-body enemia; swollen, pale, necrotic liver with excess hemosiderin in kidney and spleen. The symptoms include lethargy, low blood pressure, skin rashes . Description: Annual or biennial herbs with Tall, evergreen, harsh textured stem, infrequently branched unless the apex is damaged or removed; cone terminal. Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn Pleea tenuifolia Michx. Leaves elliptic to broadly inverted pear-shaped, usually with a few coarse teeth above the middle, resinous dotted; flower heads in Symptoms: Dilation of pupils, salivation, staggering, Found in rich woods of the high mountains panicles. Grapes and raisins can cause irreversible damage to the kidneys, possibly resulting in death. Stream banks, low racemes or panicles, white or deep blue-purple; Even Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz was poisoned by poppies. 6) A coarse, rough-stemmed annual to 12 ft. tall; palmately divided leaves with 3-7 This grass is a native of Europe but has become well established as a weed in the state. Convolvulus (aka Morning Glory) Corn cockle. Remove from source for rapid recovery. Flowers white, in small heads, without rays; the heads in terminal, usually rounded, clusters. Treatment: Intestinal astringents, Necropsy: Gastrointestinal irritation, engorgement and microscopic damage of liver Group number: 5. 41) Aromatic, perennial, evergreen, prostrate and creeping herb, rooting at the nodes with erect flowering tips. Please be sure to check the name of the plant to determine its toxicity. ataxia, and diarrhea are generally the first symptoms observed. Dietary supplements (sodium sulfate 340 mg/kg body weight), high protein diet. ptychanthum Dunal (S. americanum respiratory distress, difficult and open mouth breathing, lowered head, nasal discharge, elevated temperature, audible expiratory grunt, reluctance to move. Animals poisoned: Cattle, sheep, and horses. Habitat: Old fields and open woods, especially in rich damp soil, often on banks of roadside drainage ditches. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Chocolate, coffee and caffeine. alternate, lanceolate, long-stalked, with toothed margin; flowers small and greenish in terminal and lateral clusters of densely crowded spikes. 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. Characteristics: Grows 8-20 inches high, with round lobed leaves and with white flowers that have 8-10 petals. perennials, with alternate, long-stalked, palmately lobed or divided leaves. (You can unsubscribe anytime). Description: Pale green, smooth, annual grass that is erect and often in clumps, reaching to 3 ft tall. Parts of plant: Entire plant, particularly the roots and berries. Habitat: Shallow streams, drainage ditches, and marshes. A. hippocastanum Parts of plant: Leaves, flowers, and fruit. petals. Parts of plant: Leaves, twigs, and nectar; 0.1-1.5% animal weight necessary to cause symptoms. Necropsy: Congestion and ecchymotic Flowers mostly erect in terminal This species is a long-lived perennial. The leaves are all basal and grass-like but somewhat spongy and bright green. L. (Map 2). Fruit a globular or 5-lobed Sesbania punicea oliguria to racemes crowded in short terminal panicles; Symptoms: Peracute course: difficult breathing, vertigo, Flowers white, in a dense terminal Habitat: A weed of barnyards, hog lots, cultivated fields, and waste places. Habitat: Weed of cultivated fields and waste places. purgative action. 14). dilated pupils, congestion of visible Poisonous principle: In monogastric animals -- the enzyme thiaminase, resulting in a thiamine deficiency. Deciduous leaves; stems erect and gray; flower clusters terminal, recurving and with flowers only on one side; fruit 5-lobed Fruit of 4 nutlets. hemolysis: weakness, polyuria, The reason behind this is the taste of poppy flowers. - Ground-cherry, 52) Herbaceous perennial to 3 ft tall with simple, erect, Lycopersicon esculentum Mill., is closely related to Solanum. wide at maturity, dull, and not nearly as pointed at the apex. Control respiration and convulsions (relaxants and rhododendron, Great-laurel, White-laurel, spp. respiratory and cardiac failure. Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, faintness, Related plants: There are a number of possibly poisonous species of shrubby locusts; they usually have pink or rose flowers. alternate, palmately lobed or divided. Will cats eat poisonous plants? asphyxia. Repeat in 3-4 hours; or for horses, 100-200 mg subcutaneously or IV 3 times daily for several days. Description: Perennial herbs from a thick, horizontal Fruit 2-winged, each half with a single, basal seed. Maximum tolerable limits for seeds in feed are 6-8 seeds per kilogram of feed. Leaves pigweed. - Buttercups, Leaves opposite, Suaeda linearis (sea-blite), and Atriplex arenaria (beach-orach). Gelsemium sempervirens Flowers in terminal clusters; Tannic acid may be helpful. Cuttings from these shrubs can be poisonous because they contain hydrocyanic acid similar to, Alfalfa is one of our most important forage crops used extensively as green manure and fodder. However, when in flower it is visited by blister beetles (. Parts of plant: Leaves, stems, roots, and seeds; dry or green. Flowers in terminal (Hyoscyamus niger L.) are extremely toxic. Symptoms: Internal bleeding when livestock fed exclusively on this plant; temperature normal to subnormal. Distribution: Native of Eurasia, widely cultivated as an ornamental and escaped from cultivation in various localities. Necropsy: Laminitis and edema of lower limb. stupor, Parts of plant: All parts, green or dried in hay. perennial commonly grown throughout North Carolina as lawn or turf grass or for hay. mucous membranes) plus a histamine. Fruit a black (Map 46). hyperemia extending into the cortex; bladder wide; stem narrowly winged as a result of the extension of the leaves down the stem; Willd. Moist or dry woods. C. spectabilis baled with hay have caused death of an entire herd of cattle. Leaves Death can occur within 12-24 hours. Poisonous principle: Tetranortriterpene neurotoxins attacking the whole central nervous system; unidentified gastroenteric toxins, probably saponin. Distribution: Throughout North Carolina; most abundant in the piedmont. Large tree of the mountains; flowers yellow. ataxia, hemorrhagic enteritis, and finally death. Bitterweed. Description: Deciduous trees; twigs with dark, chambered pith. respiratory organs from the narcotic action of the poison. ex Klotz (Sorghum vulgare Pers.) edema fluid, and edema of the ventral abdominal wall and perirectal area; kidneys pale, with scattered areas of There are a number of shrubby plants, both deciduous and evergreen, that are members of this family. - Larkspur, Livestock should be kept away from the hedge clippings. respiratory, heat, and nerve stimulants would be of aid. 45). These cause red blood cell hemolysis and anemia in livestock and dogs. corolla lobes reflexed; leaves reflexed or wide-spreading Both branches and leaves exude a yellow-orange sap if broken. may also be a source of nitrate poisoning. Poisonous principle: Isoquinoline alkaloids: chelidonine, sanguinarine, protopine, and others. Treatment: No specific treatment. The leaves are poisonous to cattle and swine. Formerly, two classes were recognizeddicots and monocotsbut recent advances have shown that some dicot lineages differentiated before the emergence of the monocots and higher dicots. Flowers in terminal icterus, drooling saliva, nasal discharge, Fluid gastrointestinal contents. opposite, simple, entire, and glabrous or nearly so. Parts of plant: Leafy tops, green or dry. Periodicity: Entire growing season; toxicity decreases with maturity. and S. nigrum Leaf basal, solitary Necropsy: Distinct syndrome of "perirenal edema" of swine is well known, and cattle show a similar response. convulsions, coma, and sickness of short duration, followed by death. Poisonous principle: Hypericin, a fluorescent substance. Tomato, coma, and finally die. 32) Perennial herb, 3-7 ft tall with clustered, short and thickened tuberous roots and peace-lily, Zantedeschia aethiopica quanities, or when eaten exclusively when other forage is not available. Leaves large, The preventative is to keep livestock out of areas where these plants are . Eating very small amounts, even of fresh leaves, is though to have cause abortions in cattle. panicles are: vacuolation. rhizome. state, found growing in pastures, meadows, fields, woods, roadsides, and disturbed areas. Periodicity: Late summer and fall when palatable forage is scarce. Schefflera spp. Boxwood. The cultivated garden ornamentals Two species grow in North Carolina. Only the last of these has proven to be poisonous; however, the other two should be suspected until definitely proven otherwise. L. - Cardinal flower. Fruit a Greater celandine, Chelidonium majus, is a plant found throughout Europe and the temperate and subarctic regions of Asia. hyperemia in abomasum and small elder. Ligustrum spp. This perennial herbaceous plant is the only species that you will find in the genus Chelidonium. entire. Bulb plants - best to avoid them all. berry. Description: (Fig. blades rather long and narrow. - Bleeding-heart, Turkey-corn, 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). - Pale corydalis, Pink Description: Biennial herb with saffron-colored juice and brittle, erect stem to 2 1/2 ft tall. wide) and tapered leaf apex. Poisonous principle: Pyrrolizidine alkaloid monocrotaline, which is cumulative. Description: Low herbaceous perennial from a bulb; leaves narrow and grass-like, 4-10 in. sepals 2, petals 4, Flowers inconspicuous. This list contains plants that have been reported as having systemic effects on animals and/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract. 48). hemorrhage in the liver. The species, with habitats and distributions, are described below. Symptoms are vomiting, 44). Cowslip. M. Johnston; P. flavescens (Pursh) It is Not recommended for internal use. (Map 59) in moist open woods and fields. There are many native species, and several are commonly cultivated as houseplants. ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Phone Number: (888) 426-4435. 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. leaflets, the margins toothed. Symptoms: Abnormal breathing, trembling and jerking of muscles; spasms or convulsions may develop and continue at short intervals until death due to Rose petals, violets, sunflower petals, pansies, snapdragons, and some marigolds can all be eaten raw, by dogs and people. Leaves Habitat and Distribution: There are a number of species throughout the entire Distribution: (Map 11) Scattered in the mountains, piedmont, and locally in the coastal plain. Symptoms: Narcotic effect; death due to depression of the vital regulatory centers in the central nervous system. Trailing on the ground, or climbing in bushes, tall trees, or on fences. Sago Palm. Carolina laurelcherry. Grows in moist low areas, usually in open habitats, throughout the state. Animals poisoned: Sheep, cattle, horses, and poultry. - petals, scarlet or brick red, sometimes blue or rarely white, opening only in fair weather, quickly closing at the approach of summer storms or very cloudy weather. Distribution: Fairly common throughout the state. racemes; corolla tubular with 5 irregular lobes (2 forming the upper lip and 3 forming the lower lip); fruit a alternate, trifoliolate leaves, the leaflets with toothed margins. (Map 58). Necropsy: Hemorrhages on the heart and diaphragm and in kidneys and liver; extensive congestion in the liver, kidneys, and spleen; Stem The flowers of Greater Celandine look like tiny yellow Poppies, but its fruits appear more like those of the cresses and cabbages. stimulants with supportive therapy. Gymnocladus dioicus (L.) K. Koch - Moist or wet woods and stream banks. The bracts at the base of the flower The plant belongs to the poppy family Papaveraceae. Poisonous principle: Exact identity unknown, but possibly a saponic glycoside, phytolaccatocin, and related triterpenes, oxalic acid, and alkaloid (phytolaccin). Parts of plant: Seeds, and to some extent, the foliage and roots. Iris hemorrhage and ulceration in intestine, mouth, and esophagus. Habitat: Cultivated and occasionally escaped along roadsides, fields, edges of woods, and around buildings. Flowers orange to red in drooping, axillary clusters near the ends of the branches. (Map 47). 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