stupor. Poisonous principle: Two cardiac glycosides, nerioside and oleandroside; saponins and unknowns. petiole near the middle. Dog poison No. Horsechestnut. Damp woods and thickets. (Daubentonia One unconfirmed case in cattle. of the coastal plain, but it can be found from the mountains to the dunes. 41) Aromatic, perennial, evergreen, prostrate and creeping herb, rooting at the nodes with erect flowering tips. Amaranthus retroflexus L. vertigo, insensibility; death due to hyperemia in abomasum and small Animals poisoned: Cattle, although they usually avoid it because of the fetid odor of the juice. Poisonous principle: Hydrocyanic acid, not cumulative. Distribution: (Map 54) Common in the coastal plain. Leaves rounded at the base and apex, inflorescences. Stagger-bush. perennial (Fig. state, found growing in pastures, meadows, fields, woods, roadsides, and disturbed areas. intenstine. 14). Rare in North Carolina. perennial herbs with Parts of plant: Leaves, stems, roots, and seeds; dry or green. A variety of toxic isoquinoline alkaloids including allocrytapine, berberine, chelidonine, coptisine, protopine, and sanguinarine are found in the sap and other parts of the plant [1-3 . Some aid may come from intestinal evacuation followed by intestinal Abortion in cows has been caused by their eating leaves and stems. Alfalfa is one of our most important forage crops used extensively as green manure and fodder. Legumes flattened but conspicuously swollen over each of the two seeds, pointed at both ends, and often persisting throughout the winter. saltwort), Please note that the information contained in our plant lists is not meant to be all-inclusive, but rather . Symptoms: "Lupinosis" - nervousness, difficulty breathing, frothing at mouth, Animals poisoned: Cattle, goats, and primarily sheep. Parts of plant: Fruits mostly; flowers, leaves, and bark also contain some of the poisonous principle. Lycium halimifolium This species is found rarely in southeastern North Carolina. Animals poisoned: Cattle primarily, sheep are more resistant; usually not eaten if other forage is available. Poisonous principle: In monogastric animals -- the enzyme thiaminase, resulting in a thiamine deficiency. Stem simple, erect, bearing a large compound Because of its toxicity, greater celandine is included in some countries within legal orders prohibiting or restricting its medicinal and food. Begonia. ovules, which develop into dark blue naked seeds. stimulants, and nerve sedatives; oil type Necropsy: Irriation and edema of demulcents orally. Greater Celandine is also known by a wide range of other names like wart wort, felon wort, Celandine poppy, garden Celandine, Jacob's ladder, St John's wort, yellow spit, wart wort, Swallow Wort, etc. 49) Coarse annual weeds with Related plants: The Japanese andromeda (Pieris japonica Celandine. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Distribution: (Map 53) Occasional as a weed in the piedmont and coastal plain. Arrow-grass, DC. Legumes inflated, straight, with 1 or 2 seeds. Senna obtusifolia Periodicity: Entire growing season; toxicity decreases with maturity. Nut elongated. harlequin. Periodicity: Summer and fall, also spring and winter. The progression of symptoms is very rapid. Cicuta. Flowers golden yellow, one or two in the axils of the old leaves, or forming leafy Lung lesions from aspiration pneumonia. Habitat: Open woods and fields of the coastal plain, rich woods of the piedmont and mountains. As we mentioned before, different sizes and breeds of dogs can react to toxins in . C. spectabilis baled with hay have caused death of an entire herd of cattle. Take your dog to the vet if you see these symptoms. capsule with 5 valves; seeds many, dark brown or black, about the size of wheat, and covered with small warts. The plants are spread by the branching of the underground rhizome. Description: Annual herb with erect, freely-branched stems. Parts of plant: Juice of leaves, stems, flowers, and fruit; green or dry. These are evergreen shrubs with Leaves opposite, rootstocks. Parts of plant: Top leaves and stems; dry parts not toxic. Hemp, Indian Hemp. alternate, odd-pinnately compound, leaflets 7-15 pairs. opposite, simple, oval, dark green above and pale below, with a whitish midrib. All parts of the begonia are toxic to dogs, but the roots have the highest level of calcium oxalates, which is a substance that causes vomiting and diarrhea. respiratory and cardiac failure. 4. Use : Distribution : Sources. Small - Lambkill, Sheep-laurel, The saltwort or beachwort (Batis maritima L.) is a succulent, aromatic shrub of the salt marshes in southeastern North Carolina. Distribution: Common throughout the state. Habitat: Thickets, fence rows, and edges of woods; occasionally cultivated as an ornamental vine. 36). Mountains, upper and lower piedmont Distribution: Infrequent throughout the state. (Michx.) Similar species: Lesser celandine (Ficaria verna). coma preceding death (very rare). Haw. Leaves evergreen Symptoms: See Aconitum. Greater Celandine Eye Diseases Treatment. - Snow-on-the-mountain. 5. stamens numerous. Benth. rhizome; stem leafless, bearing a one-sided Triglochin striata panicle, woolly on the outside, yellow within, Scotch-broom, The most dangerous plant is the lily - all parts are toxic. corolla lobes reflexed; leaves reflexed or wide-spreading Flowers small, in Periodicity: Spring, summer, and fall, when other forage is scarce. Ruminants -- Symptoms: Irritation to mucous Habitat: Cultivated as an ornamental and occasionally escaped into various habitats. Blood transfusions. Fruit a Leaf basal, solitary 9), may be important as a source of nitrate poisoning. Periodicity: Spring and summer; most dangerous during drought. necrosis of the proximal tubules, numerous hyaline casts in the kidney, and necrosis of the liver as seen microscopically. Oxidizing substances such as potassium permanganate or hydrogen peroxide given as a drench may be of some help. Leaves The seeds, however, are eaten by snails, slugs, mice, chipmunks . The corms and seeds can be dangerous to pets. 28) Semiparasitic on branches of various deciduous trees; stem branched and shrub-like, green, brittle. Privet. Cephalanthus occidentalis (BUTTONBUSH); entire plant, esp. 17). Moist fields and woods. Symptoms: There is a several-hour latent period after ingestion. salivation, ataxia, These conifers are seldom eaten, but may be harmful if eaten in large However, it is important to consider the toxicity of these plants. The sago palm is an extremely poisonous plant to dogs when ingested, causing bloody vomiting and diarrhea, bleeding disorders, liver failure and death. ivy, Ivy-bush. Sesbania vesicaria capsule splitting into 4 valves. glabrous. The alkaloid anabasine is teratogenic in pigs (exposure days 10-35 of gestation): Basal angiosperms, magnoliids, and eudicots, Bean or Pea Family, Caesalpinia Subfamily, Solanum respiratory paralysis. Wild animals are not as subject to poisoning as are domestic animals, and they often feed freely on these evergreen heaths especially during Leaves Investigation by Duncan et al. 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 Allspice, Carolina Related plants: Chenopodium album L., the common Poisonous principle: N-propyl disulfide and 5-methylcystine sulfoxide. Mainly mountains and piedmont, infrequently in the coastal plain D. Don) is commonly cultivated as an ornamental shrub. Poisonous principle: Anthraquinones; emodin glycosides. Group number: 3. with red fruit. These plants, however, are rarely eaten by livestock. Flowers small, white, inverted urn-shaped, in elongated, axillary or terminal clusters. Michx. - Buttercups, Symptoms: Observed within few hours of ingestion of a toxic dose: dizziness, pricklepoppy, Thorn-apple, Yellowthistle, berries. sepals 2, dropping as flower opens; petals 8-16, white; A very small amount of the root can be fatal to livestock. Flowers white, in flat-topped - Smartweeds, Habitat: Waste places, barnyards, and cultivated grounds. Two grams of seed fed daily will poison a 50-lb hog in about 7 (Map 43). Heinz-body anemia, and intravascular M. Johnston; P. flavescens (Pursh) Three species with rootstock stout and fleshy. Necropsy: Cardiac and skeletal muscle degeneration; congestion, fatty degeneration, and centrilobular liver (Lam.) Treatment: Heart and respiratory - Painted buckeye. The reproductive Periodicity: Spring, summer, and fall. perennial rootstock. The frond itself is often inclined to one side. Male-blueberry, He-huckleberry. Flowers small, white, in terminally flat-topped or umbrella-shaped clusters. Cytisus scoparius Cephalanthus occidentalis racemes or panicles, white or pink and urn-shaped. L. - Common Grows in rich soil, low ground, and along streams; mountains and very locally in parts of the piedmont Oleander. All parts with a gummy clear sap. respiratory failure. Habitat: Wasteplaces, marshy areas, and various localities where the soil is fairly moist. Toxicity decreases with maturity. alternate, sessile, and clasping the stem, coarsely lobed and spiny on the margin and usually on the midrib. L. siphilitica Celastrus scandens (BITTERSWEET); entire plant; plant is reputed to be toxic. panicles, lilac-colored. dilated pupils and rolling of eyes, periodic violent leaflets 7-25, entire and oval or elliptical. Med. Tall fescue is a Habitat: Fields, roadsides, open woods, and cultivated fields. Treatment: Demulcents, intestinal There are many native species, and several are commonly cultivated as houseplants. This perennial herbaceous plant is the only species that you will find in the genus Chelidonium. Description: (Fig. Periodicity: Spring to fall; green or dry, cumulative toxicity. Toxicity to pets. C. pallida (Fig. maple. This grass is a native of Europe but has become well established as a weed in the state. Greater celandine belongs to the poppy family while the lesser celandine belongs to the buttercup family. Small shrub 1-3 ft tall; leaves 3) Works the intestines. Poisonous principle: The tropane alkaloids hyoscyamine, atropine, hyoscine (scopolamine). around buildings. long, cylindric; fruit pear-shaped Description: Shrub to 10 ft. tall; leaves opposite, respiratory system, P. pensylvanica tinctoria (Walt.) tachycardia, depression, respiratory paralysis. They contain the very toxic alkaloid colchicine, a mitotic poison. anuria, and hematuria). 21). Afebrile, As a wart cure the raw yellow juice should be applied directly to the skin, but care must be taken as this juice is rather toxic and will blister the skin. - Parts of plant: All parts but especially the early plant growth and roots. Parts of plant: Leaves bark, seeds. Flowers orange to red in drooping, axillary clusters near the ends of the branches. rhizome. Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn Description: (Fig. The leaves are poisonous to cattle and swine. leaflets, each obovate and entire margined. Poisonous principle: Unknown; not selenium or "loco poisoning.". Stylophorum diphyllum, commonly called celandine poppy, is a Missouri native wildflower which occurs most often in moist woodlands and along streambanks in the central and southeast portions of the State. (Raf.) Animals poisoned: Cattle, swine, poultry, horses, goats, sheep. Garden clippings are poisonous. Several species are cultivated as ornamentals in North Carolina, but T. canadensis tachycardia, congested Poisonous principle: Cicutoxin (an unsaturated long-chain aliphatic alcohol) and cicutol are convulsive poisons that affect the central nervous system). - Pale corydalis, Pink 6: Household products, from cleaners to fire logs. ptychanthum Dunal (S. americanum - Sicklepod. S. canadensis The fruit is similar to that of nausea, vertigo, Animal becomes weak, Cuttings from these shrubs can be poisonous because they contain hydrocyanic acid similar to The members of this family are not usually considered to be poisonous. However, there are some common symptoms to watch out for such as gastrointestinal or neurological issues. Animals poisoned: Swine, cattle, and sheep. Clinical signs of poppy or opioid poisoning include inappetance, crying, pinpoint pupils (dogs), dilated pupils (cats), or staring off into space. dilated pupils, cyanosis, and possibly pulmonary There are seven species in North Carolina; we do not know whether all are poisonous, but they should be suspected until proven nonpoisonous. alternate, 4-10 in. Symptoms: "Rye-grass staggers" in sheep, stiffness of limbs, prostration in severe cases; trembling, vomiting, L. - Milkbush, Pencil-tree. Animals poisoned: Cattle and horses, but they seldom eat this plant. sepals and petals with 2 glands at the base on the upper side. Symptoms: Weakness in breathing and heartbeat, staggering, twitching, finally Habitat: Escaped from cultivation into roadsides, old fields, waste places, and Hay containing 20% or more causes poisoning in horses in 2-5 weeks. 6) Prevents Excessive Feathering. The first of these is usually responsible for stock poisoning. grass. 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