Description: Perennial herb, much branched. Abortion in cows has been caused by their eating leaves and stems. Leaves LADY'S THUMB (Polygonum persicaria); plant may contain toxic levels of nitrates; plant also causes photosensitization and contact dermatitis. Subscribe today. L. - Flowers small, in short Bark of twigs very bitter. Fruit 2-winged, each half with a single, basal seed. L. - Indian-tobacco, Wild-tobacco. Throughout the entire state. Delphinium Poisonous principle: Glycoalkaloids such as solanine. Corolla white with a long tube and four lobes. These last two species are questionably poisonous. Parts of plant: Leaves; wood shavings as bedding in horse stalls. (Map 2). Is Persicaria odorata poisonous? (Group number 2.) Black snakeroot, Crow-poison, Death China-ball tree. Preemergence herbicide plus Plateau* (imazapic), Aquaneat (glyphosate) plus Garlon 3A (triclopyr). leaflets glandular pubescent and aromatic. Description: (Fig. obovata (Don) Polhill (C. mucronata 11). Nitrate poisoning may occur with less-than-lethal amounts ingested. L. in the mountains and upper piedmont; Habitat: Fields, fence rows, rich low grounds, clearings, waste places, around buildings, and roadsides; often common on dump heaps in pastures, barn lots, and hog pens. Description: (Fig. are found in the mountains and piedmont; C. micrantha is found only in the lower coastal plain. Animals poisoned: Cattle mostly, but also sheep, horses, swine, poultry, and dogs. Herb. alternate, 3-12 in. Symptoms: Produces pulmonary edema, Mountains and occasionally in the upper piedmont Distribution: (Map 34) Infrequent in the piedmont and mountains. long with serrate margins, the major veins ending at the notches between the teeth rather than in the tips of the teeth. Prickly-poppy. Description: Evergreen shrub with dense, angular or winged twigs. Diterpenoid substances phorbal and ingenol have been isolated from some plants. berry composed of 5-12 segments fused in a ring. Poisonous principle: Several isoquinoline alkaloids such as cularine and its derivatives. coma, convulsions, and death. Flowers in Male-blueberry, He-huckleberry. Symptoms: Depression, anorexia, general weakness, rapid pulse and breathing, subnormal temperature, Necropsy: Blood and mucous membranes Parts of plant: Leaves bark, seeds. Distribution: Common and scattered throughout the entire state. Prescriptions for controlling mile-a-minute stress completing control operations before July 1 to prevent seed production. Symptoms: "Rye-grass staggers" in sheep, stiffness of limbs, prostration in severe cases; trembling, vomiting, Shub.) Parts of plant: Leaves and seeds, though both are unpalatable; animals more likely poisoned from grain ration contaminated with castor Treat limb edema. This annual wild plant is a part of the buckwheat smartweed family. Necropsy: Gastritis and enteritis, with a bloody false membrane forming in the intestine; increased peritoneal and plural fluids and petechiation on the subserous tissue, kidney, and heart; Leaves pinnately divided, the ultimate segments deeply lobed and narrow. sessile or nearly sessile axillary clusters. Glycine treatment may be helpful in convulsive cases. Poisonous principle: The saponic glycoside githagenin. Flowers small in axillary clusters or terminal Size: Each vine can grow 20 to 30 feet long, forming a dense, tangled blanket of intertwined vines. E. marginata Flowers white or yellow, much like clover but in slender, elongated cardiac paralysis if eaten in quantity. Flowers small, white, inverted urn-shaped, in elongated, axillary or terminal clusters. and distributions are given below. rootstock; stem to 3 ft tall; leaves linear, mostly basal; flowers in a dense Several other related plants that grow on the beaches or in the coastal salt marshes may be poisonous although not usually available to livestock. wide. Suaeda linearis (sea-blite), and Atriplex arenaria (beach-orach). Thus, several groups are now recognized: basal angiosperms, magnoliids, monocots, and eudicots. In mild regions, the leaves are evergreen, staying on the plant all year long. Distribution: Mainly mountains and piedmont; less frequent in the coastal plain Description: Herbaceous perennial or annual with glabrous and shiny above and glabrous below with dense hairs along lower part of the midrib. Flowers in terminal anorexia, rough haircoat, depression, bloody feces, gastric irritation, Habitat: Railroad embankments, roadsides, stream banks, old fields, or moist woods. hypocalcemia and kidney damage from calcium oxalate crystals. There are also long bristles in the flower clusters of oriental ladys thumb (which is known as P. longisetum instead of P. maculosa). state). Livestock should be kept away from the hedge clippings. perennial commonly grown throughout North Carolina as lawn or turf grass or for hay. Concentrations necessary to cause harm vary with environmental conditions and age of plant parts. (Map 40). respiratory Nodding smartweed is easily distinguishable from other weeds due to its long, narrow leaves and tiny, yellow-brown seeds. L. - dilated pupils, respiratory difficulties, paralysis, and Necropsy: Severe hemorrhagic, ulcerative gastritis, and extensive swelling and (Group The cultivated garden ornamentals Habitat: Thickets, dry and wet woods, roadsides, fence rows, edges of woods, and stream banks. respiratory paralysis. Sheep are more resistant. Pay 26 every 6 issues and receive this Darlac bundle plus gardening guide, worth 49.97, 2-for-1 entry to Kew Gardens, Warwick Castle, Leeds Castle and many more, Is not known to attract Beneficial insects, Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths. rootstock; leaves mostly basal, the Description: Shrubs with evergreen or deciduous leaves which are muscles rigid, pulse rate increases and weakens, extremities become cold, cornea of eye may become opaque. Michx. Flowers with 2 short rounded spurs; wihte or pale pink; tubers yellowish. Flowers in small heads; the sexes on different plants. Gray) differs from the preceding species in that its flowers are in a Description: Herbaceous perennial with one to many erect, simple stems from a woody Respiratory and skeletal muscle relaxants may be of value. A native of Europe. Erect perennial; flowers blue, 1/2 -1 in. raceme. See also: Natural Resources Publications for entire "Maine Invasive Plants" series. rhizome. Periodicity: Spring, summer, and fall; fresh, or wilted due to frost, drought, or broken branches. petioles, rachis, and Poisonous principle: Alkaloids: berberine, protopine, sanguinarine, and others. Flowers white, pink, red, or yellow. Description: Herbaceous perennial from a bulb; leaves basal, linear with a light green midrib; stem leafless, to 1 ft tall; flowers white and star-like, the 6 Periodicity: Spring to late summer and fall; usually eaten only when other forage is not available. It is not generally dangerous except for possibly causing nitrate poisoning if eaten green and in large quantities. Fruit a white or red, several-seeded Habitat: Creek or river banks, rich woods, edges of woods, and pastures. Gray - Slender fumewort. dilated pupils and rolling of eyes, periodic violent Description: Herbaceous perennials to 4 ft tall, from a thick Diluted acetic acid orally, As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. capsule. alternate, simple, 1-5 in. Monkshood, Wolf's bane. respiratory failure There are a number of shrubby plants, both deciduous and evergreen, that are members of this family. arthrogryposis; cleft palate reported in cattle. Celastrus scandens Poisonous principle: Hydrocyanic acid, not cumulative. respiratory difficulties, and paralysis; death from Coastal plain (Map Symptoms: Gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, profuse diarrhea, weak pulse; rapid, labored breathing, shock; animals sometimes die from cardiovascular collapse without showing any of these symptoms. C. sempervirens Leaves deciduous, scale-like leaves. - Asparagus, Death is uncommon. Leaves evergreen Treatment: Respiratory stimulants, heart depressant, and excessive fluids; melted lard is helpful if given before A. reclinatum Gray, which has white flowers and (Fig. Periodicity: Most dangerous when seeds form; usually not eaten because of their disagreeable odor. L. - Pin cherry, Fire Scotch-broom, Distribution: (Map 51) Uncommon; along the coast. (Map 17). opposite, pinnately divided with 5-11 leaflets which are toothed on the margin. Peruvian cherry. hemoglobinuria. (Dangerous but uncommon). Periodicity: Summer and fall, also spring and winter. Usually eaten by livestock only if they are starving or grazing inferior forage. - Sicklepod. opposite or whorled, 3-10 in. Distribution: Common throughout the state. stupor, But, you should never consume or use even topically any plant that you have are not 100% sure of its origins and that it has not been sprayed with weed-killing chemicals. Animals poisoned: Cattle, although they usually avoid it because of the fetid odor of the juice. Poisonous principle: Cardioactive glycoside. (Map 58). asphyxia. evergreen, Alocasia spp. Description: (Fig. petals 5, yellow; stamens many. For neurotoxic effects: sedative and Perilla frutescens A. androsaemifolium L. - Description: (Fig. R. catawbiense panicle, with perianth parts glandless, greenish yellow. Shrub of the piedmont; flowers typically yellow rhizome; leaves usually less than 3/4 inch wide, with whitish midrib on the underside; entire plant reaching 4 1/2 ft tall. Legumes inflated, straight, with 1 or 2 seeds. The sepals of the flowers are usually pink but can also be purple, red, greenish-white, and other shades. Smaller doses: Habitat: Weed of cultivated fields and waste places. Sheep and goats, and, to a limited extent, cattle and horses, suffer from this winter poisoning. Habitat: Wheat fields, oat fields, chicken yards, and waste places. Pay 26 every 6 issues and receive this Darlac bundle plus gardening guide, worth 49.97, 2-for-1 entry to Kew Gardens, Warwick Castle, Leeds Castle and many more, Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy. Parts of plant: Leaves and stems, green or wilted. When seed is present, it should be bagged and destroyed. Description: Trees or shrubs. - dumbcane (Fig. L. - Box, Parts of plant: Leaves and berries. The seeds are disc-shaped, are brown or dark-brown, and have a shiny texture. V. viride Ait. It is a summer annual, herbaceous, broadleaved plant that is not well-recognized as being an edible plant. Inadvertently introduced in the northeastern United States in the 1930s, mile-a-minute weed is a highly aggressive invasive plant that is replacing native species in many areas of the Nation. Treatment: Respiratory stimulants, gastric and nervous petals irregular, 1-spurred at the base (on the upper side). panicles, appearing with the leaves. Fruit in a globose head. D. eximia Salicornia spp. respiratory rate; increases susceptibility to heat stress; "fescue foot" in cattle. Treatment: Immediately remove animals from pastures. New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food. (Group 4). Treatment: Spontaneous recovery possible. It is a shrub with red flowers, and three delta-shaped (Daubentonia It has nectar/pollen rich flowers. gastroenteritis, nephrosis, cystitis, and A general guideline is to apply preemergence herbicides by mid-March (or late February in the event of an early spring). Animals poisoned: Horses, with sheep and cows less affected. - Bloodroot. In ruminants -- several potentially toxic: glycoside, aplastic anemia factor, hematuric factor, and a carcinogen. Narcosis and paralysis, depression, Fruit a somewhat flat-topped globose Necropsy: Macroscopic pallor of skeletal muscles. Johnston (P. serotinum (Raf.) rhizome and thick, fibrous roots. Throughout the entire state. Erect perennial; flower scarlet. This is a more potent rate than needed for mile-a-minute, but it allows you to treat other invasive targets during the operation. Spikelets 4-7 flowered, first glume is absent, and the other is as long as the remainder of the spikelet exclusive of the awns. Mountains and upper piedmont (Map sessile, alternate, in a stiff, terminal, and erect spike. L. - Symptoms: Salivation, accelerated pulse and high temperature, labored breathing, green nasal discharge, No information regarding the poisonous nature of this species is available, but it was considered poisonous by Duncan (1958). Periodicity: Spring (young plants) or fall (seeds). Treatment: Remove from grass. Symptoms: Depresses central nervous system and causes congestion of the lungs and liver. parts plus modified leaves (sepals and petals) form a The wild or cultivated onions and wild (field) garlic are common. Symptoms: Gastrointestinal and renal dysfunction; constipation and later bloody long; leathery with smooth margin. Mature fruits with silvery white tufts of hairs on the summit. ryegrass, Bearded or Poison Darnel. - monstera, cut-leaf Symptoms: Emetic and purgative, may cause nervous symptoms and These plants, however, are rarely eaten by livestock. Afebrile, corydalis, Rock fumewort. Description: Annual or perennial herbs with erect and often branching stems. Necropsy: Gastrointestinal irritation and some hemorrhage; acute parenchymatous nephritis with some Necropsy: Characteristic of gastroenteritis; fatty degeneration of liver and kidney. Coniine and coniceine are teratogenic. of the coastal plain, but it can be found from the mountains to the dunes. Seeds are most toxic. Usually found in clumps of many plants (often many plants from the same original If using a different glyphosate product, be sure to check the product label to see if a surfactant is needed (some come premixed). [3] It has a cosmopolitan distribution, with species occurring nearly worldwide. Perilla Symptoms: Cattle -- high fever, loss of appetite, weight loss, difficult breathing, Species Survival Commission. (anoxia). Symptoms: Digitalis-like cardiac effect plus a Periodicity: Spring, summer, and fall, when other forage is scarce. Identifying this plant is more or less the same as identifying other types of ladys thumb plants. - Catawba Parts of plant: Seeds and, to some extent, the leaves. Description: (Fig. (L.) Moench. Soland. Persicaria 'Superba' and wildlife Persicaria 'Superba' is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies / moths and other pollinators. Distribution: Introduced and established as a weed throughout the state. 18). Moist or wet woods and stream banks. Animals poisoned: All livestock and pets (dogs.). Invasive Species Specialist Group. Descriptions of the two species, with identifying characters, habitats, Ligustrum spp. glabrous or pubescent beneath. Parts of plant: Leaves and mostly the bulbs (0.5-0.75% animal's weight). Approximately 2% animal weight may be dangerous. 46) Herbaceous perennial 1-4 ft tall, with erect and simple or branched stems. icterus, cyanosis, and a brownish discoloration of blood and urine. It has escaped cultivation to low, moist woods and waste places throughout North Carolina. Xanthium strumarium L. - Buttonbush. - spathe flower, wide; stem narrowly winged as a result of the extension of the leaves down the stem; (L.) Nutt. 21). Indian-poke, False (Lam.) Calycanthus floridus L. - Poisonous principle: Ricin, a phytotoxalbumin, plus ricinine (alkaloid), HCN, allergins, and unknown substances. Like nodding smartweed, Pennsylvania smartweed is edible with young shoots being eaten raw or cooked like spinach. Deer-Resistant Hardy Perennials. Bees Beneficial insects Birds Butterflies/ Moths Other pollinators Is Persicaria poisonous? Found in bogs, woodlands, meadows; throughout the state. Nut elongated. (Dangerous, but generally unavailable). vertigo, dryness of mouth, rumen panicles, lilac-colored. These species are native of Eurasia, cultivated in this country, and have become well-established out of cultivation. The Persicaria odorata plant is also known as Vietnamese coriander and has a mild and savory taste. Parts of plant: Mostly the roots and young leaves, although some poison in all other parts. The triterpenoids lantadene A and B cause cholistasis (hepatic pathology) and secondary photosensitization. Persicaria 'Red dragon' has no toxic effects reported. Grow Persicaria affinis in full sun to partial shade, in moisture retentive soil. ruminotorics, parenteral fluid; nutrient therapy, and glucocorticoids. The clusters have a round, cuplike leaf structure directly below them. Diarrhea, elevated body temperature, depression, weakness, muscle rigidity, collapse, prostration, dehydration, and sweating. snow, or during the winter months in general. capsule with many seeds. But, to homesteaders and fans of wild edibles in general, discovering this plant on your land can provide a natural bounty of home remedy ingredients. respiratory failure; catheterization may be necessary. Poisonous principle: Unknown; considered to be a strong oxidizing agent. Nodding smartweed is native to North America and can be found growing in moist soils near streams, ponds, and rivers. Fruit a globose 26) Shrub or small tree to 12 ft tall. Flowers small, in Feeds containing large amounts of seeds of Description: Shrubs with leathery, evergreen leaves. with red fruit. lambsquarters (Fig. E. pulcherrima opposite or in whorls of 3, 1-2 in. Scott's-broom. Leaves Two species: Animals poisoned: Cattle, but poisoning is rare because these plants are seldom eaten. ex Klotz cockle, Corn campion. Nut globose. Leaves narrowly linear, entire or nearly so and resinous dotted. Houseplant, a popular decorative Stagger-grass. glabrous, and stalked. Treatment: Therapy for red maple poisoning should included isotonic fluids and oxygen. Small - Lambkill, Sheep-laurel, dilated pupils, congestion of visible raceme or panicle; yellow and pink or pale purple. (L. editorum Fern. (Map 18). Mile-a-minute seed can remain viable for at least six years, making eradication difficult. Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. Is persicaria Bistorta an evergreen? Take care to keep this Christmas decoration away from house pets. Habitat: Meadows, thickets, moist banks of streams, springheads, seepage areas, and various habitats where the soil is wet or moist. Symptoms: Symptoms can be brought on by exposure in stalls containing more than 20% black walnut shavings; within 24 hours of exposure, animals experience reluctance to move, depression; increased temperature, pulse, and respiration; abdominal sounds; digital pulse; digital limb leaflets, the margins toothed. stupor, and death from frequent ingestions. Where mile-a-minute is growing among desirable grasses, it can be selectively controlled using water-based formulations of triclopyr. Description: Shrub to 10 ft. tall; leaves opposite, and S. nigrum Parts of plant: All parts, particularly the seeds; 0.06%-0.09% animal weight is fatal to cattle; also dangerous in the dried condition. long, bright green below; flowers in terminal clusters Massachusetts Introduced Pests Outreach Project. It is found on the coastal plain harlequin. corolla lobes ascending; leaves mostly ascending long. Above-ground parts of the plant can be snipped or tugged free any time during the year to use as either a wild edible or a natural healing ingredient or as part of a cold-pressed soap recipe. USDA. The highest concentration of the alkaloids is found in the bulb. stimulants with supportive therapy. 31) Deciduous tree, 20-40 ft tall, with alternate, twice-pinnately divided leaves 1-3 ft long; Avoid heavy grazing in wet areas early in the spring. Ell. coma, and death if eaten in large quantity (0.01% weight of horses; 0.2% weight of cattle, sheep, or hogs; 1.4% weight of poultry). alternate, 2- or 3-compound. (Walt.) The Necropsy: Hemorrhaging of kidney, heart, and rumen, congestion of lungs, and a pale, A. pavia coma of various lengths, followed by death due to anoxic heart failure. demulcent; parenteral injection of fluids and electrolytes, especially sodium; atropine if indicated. Fruit globose or pear-shaped, not depressed at the apex. Cephalanthus occidentalis L. - Ground-ivy, nausea, vertigo, Flowers solitary or in clusters; stimulants. Weevil infestation does not eradicate mile-a-minute. Treatment: Practically hopeless in most cases. 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