Animals poisoned: All kinds, but cattle and horses are most commonly affected when yard clippings are thrown over fences where livestock graze. Hedera helix The various kinds may be identified in garden or houseplant books or by a local nurseryman. racemes; corolla tubular with 5 irregular lobes (2 forming the upper lip and 3 forming the lower lip); fruit a long, deciduous, the margin finely toothed with blunt teeth; (L.) D. Don - mucous membranes, severe gastroenteritis, vomiting, depression, Distribution: Fairly common throughout the state. opposite or whorled, 3-10 in. Large tree of the mountains; flowers yellow. Treat locally in some cases (fescue foot). (L.) Pers. Description: Herbaceous perennial to 3 ft tall from a thick Be sure to check the product label to ensure the site to which you are applying is listed. Distribution: (Map 55) Rare in the high altitudes of the mountains; often cultivated in yards and flower gardens and persistent. Flowers white, in flat-topped Habitat: Open woods and fields of the coastal plain, rich woods of the piedmont and mountains. It is also rich in iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin C, and potassium. Spores are found in either cone-like structures at the tip of Although usually not eaten, or not available to livestock, it is poisonous to cattle and sheep at about 1% of body weight. whorled, somewhat thin, and with short petioles. Parts of plant: Seeds and, to some extent, the leaves. Lycium halimifolium diarrhea, nervousness. Description: Annuals, or herbaceous Symptoms: Cattle -- high fever, loss of appetite, weight loss, difficult breathing, Two species: Fluid gastrointestinal contents. Cumulative and excreted in the milk. Periodicity: Spring (young plants) or fall (seeds). Oleander. Legume rounded Distribution: (Map 52) Occasional in the piedmont. ear, Anthurium Fruit a flattened The wild or cultivated onions and wild (field) garlic are common. Baptisia anemic, dyspneic, with hemoptysis, Fruit 2-winged, each half with a single, basal seed. Poisonous principle: Various alkaloids of the veratrum group. Group number: 3. stimulants. Distribution: These include four species, all rather similar. Although these two are very similar, This combination retains much of the selectivity of preemergence herbicides alone, but it lets you apply closer to or even after germination. Symptoms: Depression, anorexia, general weakness, rapid pulse and breathing, subnormal temperature, Poisonous principle: Cardiac glycosides and resinoids. - stimulants. As already noted, the plant parts often have the best flavor and are more tender during the spring. Flowers in terminal There are also long bristles in the flower clusters of oriental ladys thumb (which is known as P. longisetum instead of P. maculosa). be poisonous to cattle and sheep. hypocalcemia and kidney damage from calcium oxalate crystals. 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. Bitterweed. Animals poisoned: Sheep, cattle, and horses. Persicaria 'Superba' and wildlife Persicaria 'Superba' is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies / moths and other pollinators. Symptoms: Produces pulmonary edema, Habitat: Wasteplaces, marshy areas, and various localities where the soil is fairly moist. Leaves small, Mohr.) There are a few types of ladys thumb to be aware of, all of which belong to the same genus and can be found growing invasively in the United States. Flowers in a Blood transfusions. follicle containing many seeds bearing tufts of long silky hairs. stimulants, gastric and nervous sedatives; quiet should be enforced. Treatment: Remove shavings promptly. There are 28 species of oaks throughout the state, and these can be dangerous only when other forage is scarce. To make this application more flexible, add a low rate of imazapic or sulfometuron to the mixture. long and with smooth margins. Mile-a-minute ( Persicaria perfoliata) is a trailing vine with barbed stems and triangular leaves. Description: (Fig. Parts of plant: Leaves or flowers and rhizome. K. Koch (fetter-bush), is common on the coastal plain and is not poisonous. The corms and seeds can be dangerous to pets. L. - Horsechestnut. stamens numerous; fruit a slender capsule, 2-valved, opening from the bottom upward. cardiac paralysis if eaten in quantity. Fruit a white or red, several-seeded perennial herbs with While a biocontrol agent has been identified, finding and reaching dense patches of mile-a-minute weeds has been a problem for land managers. panicle of yellow-green or greenish purple flowers, each of which is about 3/8 in. Seeds can be eaten raw, roasted, cooked, or sauted. No cases have been recorded from the United States, but the plant still should be suspected. Wicky, Sheepkill. Treatment: Remove from grass. Animals poisoned: Cattle, sheep, hogs, horses, mules, and goats. Treatment: Symptomatic (gastroenteritis and fluid replacement). capsule of 5 carpels. Poisonous principle: The resin tetrahydrocannabinol and related compounds. edema. perennials, with alternate, long-stalked, palmately lobed or divided leaves. buckeye. Animals poisoned: Cattle, chickens, and horses. Habitat: Moist fields and open pinelands, edges of marshes and swamps. L. - Spotted state). (Thunb.) Rare in North Carolina. L. - Milkbush, Pencil-tree. spp. stupor. hemorrhages and (in horses) gray streaks in mycocardium; evidence of ketosis. Physostigmine, Poisonous principle: Aconitine and other polycyclic diterpenoid alkaloids. - Red-berried elder. Symptoms: Immediate or delayed: nausea, vomiting, signs of gastric pains, bloody Fetal death and abortion possible. Seeds also contain chrysarobin and lectin (toxalbumins); alkaloids. spp. Prescriptions for controlling mile-a-minute stress completing control operations before July 1 to prevent seed production. L. in the mountains and upper piedmont; 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. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers. Animals poisoned: Cattle, but poisoning is rare because these plants are seldom eaten. Sautee leaves and chopped stem parts, and use them as a part of a foraged stir fry dish. Stagger-bush. Fruit 3-lobed and somewhat inflated, the seeds flat and winged. saltwort), - American Treatment: Use other hay; alternating the sweet-clover with other hay does not cause trouble. Flowers in short axillary clusters; Leaves (found in the mountains and piedmont), and Desm. capsule with many seeds. Symptoms: Vomiting, gastritis, muscular weakness, and Evergreen, abruptly to gradually pointed leaves; stems green and slightly arching; flowers on all sides of the axillary clusters Some aid may come from intestinal evacuation followed by intestinal Poisonous principle: Diterpenoid glycoside (carboxyatractyloside). Animals poisoned: Cattle and hogs, but seldom eaten because of the plant's Its a bit rare in the United States than regular ladys thumb, but is attractive and edible nonetheless. Other common names for the plant include pale smartweed, curlytop knotweed, and willow weed.It is a species complex made up of a great many varying forms, sometimes considered . racemes or panicles, white or deep blue-purple; This has a concentration of poison equal to the leaves and could be a source of poisoning if eaten. Greens are best harvested from the spring through October before they start to get incredibly tough, and wilt, and could start to grow moldy as the temperature dips deeply during the night. (Of minor importance; weakly toxic, but questionable). Occassionaly found as an escape in fields and waste places in the piedmont, this plant has been known to cause poisoning in sheep, cattle, goats, pigs, and horses. rhizome). Fumewort. Preemergence herbicide plus 1 ounce/acre or 0.250.50 ounce/ acre. Thorn-apple, Stramonium. long and toothed on the margins. racemes, the sexes in separate flowers, the female flowers at the lower part of the raceme and lacking corolla white, inverted urn-shaped, constricted near the tubular tip, the short lobes somewhat spreading. Parts of plant: Young plant, including the roots; seeds. 27) Shrub or usually a tree, with alternate, odd pinnately divided leaves, the Ground-level stem cutting using a string trimmer or similar device is effective. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. opposite or in whorls of 3, 1-2 in. Pulmonary Poisonous principle: Alkaloids: berberine, protopine, sanguinarine, and others. Related plants: Euonymus spp. - Dutchman's breeches. Some relief is obtained from heart and Symptoms: Weakness in breathing and heartbeat, staggering, twitching, finally DC. Scientific Name: Peperomia prostata. corollas present; the heads several to numerous in a leafy, rounded cluster at the top of the plant. long, edged with dark red, and marked with burgundy chevrons. This site may earn commissions when you visit certain links. mucous membranes of pharynx and around vocal folds and the tongue causing breathing difficulties. Treatment: Respiratory stimulants, heart depressant, and excessive fluids; melted lard is helpful if given before Leaves pinnately divided, the ultimate segments deeply lobed and narrow. Datura stramonium Description: (Fig. tachycardia, congested Once collected, place the individual seeds or plant tops on a drying screen to dry in a room-temperature environment for about seven days. Family: Piperaceae. dilated pupils, cyanosis, and possibly pulmonary dilated pupils, discolored mouth and nostrils, refusal to eat and drink, and finally death. raceme or panicle; yellow and pink or pale purple. Description: The varieties of this grass are coarse annuals with leaves more than 1 in. Rapid recovery; death is rare. (Walt.) evergreen, Alocasia spp. Many factors appear to contribute to the formation of the acid, but it is most commonly found when the leaves are partially wilted. berry. (Fig. A biological control agent that feeds solely on mile-a-minute exists, the mile-a-minute weevil (Rhinoncomimus latipes). Symptoms: Variable, but usually involve gastrointestinal irritation, R. catawbiense Leaves simple, diarrhea, and slow pulse; milk of cows will be quite bitter and reddish in color. sessile. Poisonous principle: Cardioactive glycoside. Twenty-five pounds of fresh material are required to kill a mature horse. The alkaloids resemble nicotine and coniine in their actions. Leaves are narrow and elliptic. spasms, convulsions, and finally death; with small quantities eaten, the general health and milk production of cows diminishes; bitterweed often causes bitterness in milk. Necropsy: Those of severe gastroenteritis. - Bouncingbet, The fruit is buoyant for up to nine days and can be deposited far downstream from parent colonies. Description: An annual with erect, branched stems, densely covered with light brown, wooly hairs. Treatment: Fluids and nutrients; cathartic. Flowers in terminal stimulants. Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture. Pursh 46) Herbaceous perennial 1-4 ft tall, with erect and simple or branched stems. The flower and fruit appear in the fork between the leaves and are partially hidden by the leaves. Sheathed . Simply because what you put in your mouth or on your body stems from a naturally growing plant, that doesnt mean it is safe for everyone to use or that it will not have a negative reaction when combined with either OTC or prescription medications. L. - Castorbean, Ladys Thumb (Persicaria maculosa) is also commonly referred to by common names such as Redshank, Pennsylvania smartweed, and Spotted Ladys Thumb. alternate, coarsely toothed to nearly Flowers erect, solitary in the leaf axils; (Map 16). stimulants, and nerve sedatives; oil type Persicaria is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the knotweed family, Polygonaceae. No reported toxicity to: Birds Cats Dogs Horses Livestock People Leaves on the Ladys Thumb plant range in size from two inches to six inches long. 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 L. - American Elderberry, American Poisonous principle: Various quinolizidine alkaloids. perennial underground creeping rhizome (stem). (Jacq.) The leaves are alternate with short stalks, often densely hairy underneath. is found naturally in North Carolina only in the extreme northwestern counties. Nandina domestica Thunb. Stems: Stems are thin, flexible, and covered in tiny hooked barbs. Mature fruits with silvery white tufts of hairs on the summit. Treat limb edema. Conium maculatum Habitat: Escaped cultivation in waste places or old fields. membranes. the stems or in clusters on the back of the leaves. - May-apple, A native of Europe. (Dangerous, but uncommon). wide. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Description: Herbaceous perennial from a large bulb; leaves basal; flowers 3 or fewer in an Marine Invasions Research Lab. Symptoms: Salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pains, muscular weakness, difficulty in walking, general paralysis, in cross-section and hairy. Castor-oil-plant. rootstock; leaves mostly basal, the - Mexican 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. Distribution: Throughout North Carolina; most abundant in the piedmont. Fruit a dark purple Related plants: Four other species throughout the state (Map Distribution: (Map 42) Widely scattered throughout except from the northwest and southeast. Leaves 1/2 to 2 in. Wild indigo, False indigo. Parts of plant: Leafy tops, green or dry. pistil splits while young and exposes the 2 Imazapic and sulfometuron have pre-and postemergence activity against mile-a-minute. Habitat: Shallow streams, drainage ditches, and marshes. Parts of plant: Leaves and mostly the bulbs (0.5-0.75% animal's weight). Before June, when the seed begins to mature, mile-a-minute can be pulled and left on site to dry. Bitterweed. Animals poisoned: Cattle and sheep; continued exposure to hay or silage containing these plants may cause extensive internal Two species grow in North Carolina. allspice, If some stem nodes remain after cutting, the vine will likely regrow. Crowfoot. Pale kidney, proteinaceous cast and tubular Tall fescue is a ryegrass, Bearded or Poison Darnel. Persicaria/Polygonum Leaves Flowers white, rose, purple, or crimson, saucer-shaped upper portion, the 10 anthers at first stuck singly in small pockets in the sides of the Seeds are most toxic. (Fig. Administer vitamin K1; affected animal seldom recovers. become bright red, and blood clots slowly; congestion of liver and distension of venous system; congestion and Someone had mentioned to me it makes for pretty foliage for arrangements as well. Treatment: Supplemental feeding in dry season; nerve sedatives, heart and Spikelets 4-7 flowered, first glume is absent, and the other is as long as the remainder of the spikelet exclusive of the awns. 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 capsule. Invasive Species Specialist Group. These are evergreen shrubs with Because of their high oxalate content, a number of plants in this family Like nodding smartweed, Pennsylvania smartweed is edible with young shoots being eaten raw or cooked like spinach. alternate, pinnately divided into 4-6 Related plants: There are a number of possibly poisonous species of shrubby locusts; they usually have pink or rose flowers. spp. L. - Mountain laurel, Mountain leaflets. Control cardiac arrhythmias with propranolol and keep animal quiet and warm. Flowers with many brownish maroon parts, aromatic. Distribution: (Map 51) Uncommon; along the coast. drupe with one seed in a hard pit. Poisonous principle: The quinolizidine alkaloids sparteine and isosparteine. Deer-Resistant Hardy Bulbs. Consideration given to maintain respiration and circulation and to control Habitat: Abundantly planted and often escaping or persisting around buildings and abandoned homesites. Description: Perennial, glabrous, short-stemmed herbs from a cluster of small tubers or stout fleshy Goat's rue. Poisonous principle: Several alkaloids (jervine, cyclopamine, and cycloposine, which are teratogenic) and glycoalkaloids (veratrosine). capsule. Fish and Wildlife Service. The seeds from young plants are also edible. rootstocks. Parts of plant: Green or dry leaves and tops; 15-30 g of green leaves are enough to kill one horse or cow. Aesculus spp. long, funnel-shaped. Myocarditis may initiate cardiovascular signs: J. cinerea pimpernel. Purple ivy. Flowers small and greenish; fruit a small, 3- or 5-seeded black The fruit is similar to that of hemorrhage of the mucosal lining of the digestive tract. Stream banks, low sepals usually about 5, green or yellow; (privet) is an evergreen shrub, tree, or hedge widely planted as ornamentals around buildings or along streets. Tara lives on a 56 acres farm in the Appalachian Mountains, where she faces homesteading and farming challenges every single day, raising chickens, goats, horses, and tons of vegetables. L. - Ground-ivy, Habitat: Various habitats, wet or moist woods or fields, or dry roadsides and fields. Stems to 3 ft long; leaves Symptoms: See Prunus serotina for discussion. - Animals poisoned: All livestock and pets (dogs.). Description: Perennial herbs from a thick, horizontal Symptoms: Vomiting, violent diarrhea, loss of consciousness. - Crown-of-thorns. Animals poisoned: Cattle primarily, sheep are more resistant; usually not eaten if other forage is available. 39) Perennial herbs from a thick, fleshy mucous membranes). Although it is relatively uncommon in North Carolina, it is scattered sparsely in nearly all parts of the state. (Lam.) Animals poisoned: Pigs and sheep are most susceptible (0.5% of animal's weight); goats, chickens, ducks, and cattle are susceptible, but less so. glabrous. Some folks love boiled leaves mixed with garlic and butter as either a side dish to a meal or as a flavoring in stews, soups, casseroles, or as part of a marinade for meat dishes. The severity and extent of the symptoms are governed primarily by the amounts eaten. rhizome. Treatment: Diuretics, laxatives, nerve acrid taste. Description: (Fig.1) Stem erect, jointed, vertically ribbed, hollow; leaves Flowers in several - Squirrel-corn, Turkey-corn. Symptoms: Salivation, accelerated pulse and high temperature, labored breathing, green nasal discharge, nausea, vertigo, Edematous bronchial and mediastinal lymph nodes. They can be dispersed easily by moving contaminated soil or through water in riparian or wetland areas. Persicaria perfoliata (L.) H. Gross (formerly known as Polygonum perfoliatum L.) (ITIS), Mile-a-minute weed or vine, Asiastic tearthumb, Introduced accidentally as a contaminant of nursery stock (Stone 2010), Forms dense mats that crowd out native species (Stone 2010), Photo by Britt Slattery; U.S. There are three native species in the state: L. - Great lobelia, Blue cardinal racemes crowded in short terminal panicles; (Fig. Grow Persicaria affinis in full sun to partial shade, in moisture retentive soil. Treatment: Oil-type laxative; Be sure to check the herbicide label for specific species efficacy and rates. Three that definitely can cause trouble are Each leaf base has stipules which are fused into a stem . Originally from India and East Asia, this species was first reported in York County, Pennsylvania, in the 1930s in contaminated nursery soil. Nicotine is a very toxic alkaloid. panicle, with perianth parts glandless, greenish yellow. ataxia, anorexia, and leucopenia. Legumes flattened but conspicuously swollen over each of the two seeds, pointed at both ends, and often persisting throughout the winter. Coastal plain and lower piedmont diarrhea, vomiting, and delirium. Fresh or dry. capsule glandular (Fig. alternate, simple, entire or wavy-toothed. L. - Common - calla Symptoms: Clinical signs are the direct results of methemoglobinemia. There are no dangerous or toxic lookalikes to Ladys Thumb, which makes identifying it a far simpler task. Honeysuckle leaves are usually over 3/4 in. (Map 2). (L.) Nutt. panicles, lilac-colored. Parts of plant: Young leaves in spring, and seeds in the fall. Death can occur 12 hours after animal goes down from Deer-Resistant Hardy Perennials. 23) Coarse, annual herb to 5 ft tall. Deciduous leaves; stems erect and gray; flower clusters terminal, straight, divergent to erect and with flowers only on one side; fruit not lobed (Fig. rhizome; plants rush-like with a few elongated leaves; flowers white, small, and few in a terminal in a Habitat: Seldom found except where planted, although sometimes where seeds have been accidentally spilled, these grasses will grow in old fields, waste places, roadsides, and around buildings. GRIN-Global. catkins; female flowers in small clusters. Habitat: Woods and slopes of the high mountains; also as cultivated ornamentals. Flowers are between half-an-inch to two-inch clusters of pink oval shape on a pink spike. Sheep are more resistant. bloating, pupils contracted or dilated, slow pulse, muscular weakness, straddled stance, and respiratory and cardiac failure. 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). corolla. They are related to strychnine. capsule. Scott's-broom. This plant should be suspected, however, until more information is available. Symptoms: Effect on skeletal muscles, kidney, and liver. Parts of plant: Leaves and unripe fruits. Vomiting, bloody Habitat: Mountain slopes, bluffs, riverbanks, and moist woods; some species cultivated as ornamental shrubs. L. cherry, Bird cherry. of the coastal plain, but it can be found from the mountains to the dunes. Poisonous principle: Possibly a cyanogenetic glycoside. snow, or during the winter months in general. Animals poisoned: Cattle, horses, dogs, cats, and birds. alternate, pinnately divided into 5-9 segments. (Group number 2.) In the United States Ladys Thumb and other varieties of Smartweed can be found in USDA Growing Zones 2 through 10. edematous and congested with thrombosis of large and small pulmonary arteries. Caltha palustris inflorescences. Flowers axillary, nodding, mostly solitary; Prevent exertion. Symptomatic. Found in salt marshes and low ground near the coast; rare, in southeastern North Carolina. (Map 13). Both of these herbicides are soil active and have postemergence activity. Conjunctivitis, Lady's Thumb Safety Concerns Although Lady's Thumb has not been known to cause photosensitivity in humans, some Polygonum plant species do have such an effect. L. - Indian-tobacco, Wild-tobacco. Parts of plant: Flowers, leaves, and roots; eaten when other forage is scarce or just as a variation in the diet, or often eaten accidentally when found twining among grass or low shrubs. The leaf blades often have a brown or black spot in the centre and are narrowly ovate and have entire margins. A lock ( LockLocked padlock icon ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. edema. Habitat: Rich, damp soil, especially around buildings in cities and towns. Each individual flower oval is roughly one-eighth of an inch long. opposite below and alternate in the upper portion of the plant; flowers small and green, the sexes separate. Animals poisoned: Swine, cattle, and sheep. (common potato) can cause poisoning if eaten in quantity by livestock. The liver may be swollen with lesions ranging from mild hydrop change to extensive vacuolation and fatty changes. 52) Herbaceous perennial to 3 ft tall with simple, erect, It is a highly adaptable plant that can learn to thrive in a deeper level of shade, as well. The seeds are reported to be poisonous. opposite, sessile, linear, to 5 in. Symptoms: Gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, profuse diarrhea, weak pulse; rapid, labored breathing, shock; animals sometimes die from cardiovascular collapse without showing any of these symptoms. Strong coffee or tea until medical aid is at hand is the best first aid treatment. 48). Salicornia spp. Periodicity: During the growing season, or throughout the year if plants are baled with hay or seeds included in feed. New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food. The lance-shaped leaves of the pinkhead knotweed plants are between 2 and 11 inches (5-28 cm.) corolla lobes ascending; leaves mostly ascending Leaves mostly basal, long and 1/2 to 1 in. Is Persicaria odorata poisonous? rhizome; stem leafless, bearing a one-sided Symptoms: Leads to a decrease in egg production, edema, depression, Flowers in large terminal (Dangerous, but uncommon or rarely eaten). spasms. A. sylvatica scale-like leaves. Description: (Fig. L. - Cardinal flower. Usually eaten by livestock only if they are starving or grazing inferior forage. Narcosis and paralysis, depression, Periodicity: Spring or fall; most dangerous during a dry season or in late summer or fall. Carolina laurelcherry. Massachusetts Introduced Pests Outreach Project. While sale of the weevil is regulated by USDA APHIS, it is legal to distribute infected plant material to new sites within the same state. Insect Repellent crunched leaves rubbed onto livestock and skin, White-tailed deer (mammalian herbivores may find the foliage too bitter during certain times of the year, though not always), The larvae of several moths and the larvae of sawflies. leaflets. Symptoms: Mouth and throat irritation, head shaking, intense salivation, swelling of the D. cucullaria convulsions, and death in coma. Necropsy: Inflammation and lesions throughout digestive system; in ruminants, extensive L. - Lima Podophyllum peltatum L. (Fig. Spreading dogbane, Indian hemp. 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