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. sessile leaf and a raceme or 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. Symptoms: Intense, direct irritation of the skin and mucous membrane of oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, and intestines. "Poison honey" is occasionally formed when bees visit Leaves opposite, thick, entire margined, oblong to obovate with rounded apex. Sweetshrub, Bubby-bush. Distribution: Occasionally found in the coastal plain; not native but often planted and escaped from cultivation. Nicotine is a very toxic alkaloid. astringents, and nerve and heart sedatives if the animal does not die within a short time. Description: (Fig. Flowers in several hemorrhages of various organs. berry. hemoglobinuria. Animal becomes weak, Two grams of seed fed daily will poison a 50-lb hog in about 7 Poisonous principle: Alkaloids: berberine, protopine, sanguinarine, and others. There are also long bristles in the flower clusters of oriental ladys thumb (which is known as P. longisetum instead of P. maculosa). Flowers in terminal or lateral clusters, white to purple or orange. Treatment: Symptomatic (gastroenteritis and fluid replacement). opposite or in whorls of 3, 1-2 in. Goat's rue. Flowers pink or light purple; fruits erect. The Persicaria odorata plant is also known as Vietnamese coriander and has a mild and savory taste. E. recurvus Fruit a broadly cylindrical, ovoid or subglobose bur covered with stout or slender hooked prickles and terminated by two sharp-pointed beaks. Lung lesions from aspiration pneumonia. herbaceous weeds, 1-2 ft tall; dark green stems branched and spreading, Parts of plant: Leaves and unripe fruits. L. (sensitive fern). Left: Triangular leaves and round leaflike structures, called ocreae. Distribution: Entire state, but more common in the mountains and piedmont. (anoxia). for the two species. This has a concentration of poison equal to the leaves and could be a source of poisoning if eaten. racemes; corolla tubular with 5 irregular lobes (2 forming the upper lip and 3 forming the lower lip); fruit a Related plants: Lophiola aurea Ker-Gawl. Flowers small, in Leaves stimulants. - Sicklepod. Indian-poke, False Animals poisoned: Sheep, cattle, horses, and poultry. Necropsy: Hemorrhages on the heart and diaphragm and in kidneys and liver; extensive congestion in the liver, kidneys, and spleen; Mountains and upper piedmont (Map Periodicity: Late summer and fall when palatable forage is scarce. Sautee leaves and chopped stem parts, and use them as a part of a foraged stir fry dish. The cultivated garden ornamentals An alternate approach is investing effort in suppressing mile-a-minute long enough to release desired native vegetation to shade out mile-a-minute, with trees being the best option for a long-term shading approach. Fetal death and abortion possible. Mile-a-minute ( Persicaria perfoliata) is a trailing vine with barbed stems and triangular leaves. In the United States Ladys Thumb and other varieties of Smartweed can be found in USDA Growing Zones 2 through 10. Treatment: Diuretics, laxatives, nerve No lesions in sudden death cases. 31). coma, and finally, death. Periodicity: Spring, summer, and fall; eaten when other palatable forage is not available. 53) Herbaceous perennial from a slender running Some aid may come from intestinal evacuation followed by intestinal Google. The saltwort or beachwort (Batis maritima L.) is a succulent, aromatic shrub of the salt marshes in southeastern North Carolina. Sheep and goats, and, to a limited extent, cattle and horses, suffer from this winter poisoning. characters, habitats, and distributions, are described below. Hymenocallis crassifolia Phaseolus lunatus Parts of plant: Blade of the leaf and rhizome; fresh or dry. These are evergreen shrubs with Description: Deciduous trees; twigs with dark, chambered pith. Animals poisoned: Sheep, poultry, pigeons, and cattle. Group number: 2-3. This tree is cultivated in North Carolina. Many species are difficult for anyone but a specialist to identify. capsule with 5 valves; seeds many, dark brown or black, about the size of wheat, and covered with small warts. D. Don) is commonly cultivated as an ornamental shrub. Periodicity: Spring to fall; green or dry, cumulative toxicity. Ruminants -- Leaves are narrow and elliptic. (L.) Link - Staggerweed. 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. L. - Cardinal flower. 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. 24) Annual or Leaves long and with a smooth margin; more or less evergreen. Crowfoot. capsule. stimulants, and possibly blood transfusion. Imazapic can be used in specific herbaceous plantings, as some native warm-season grasses and forbs are tolerant. perennial rootstock. cocklebur, Burweed. These last two species are questionably poisonous. One unconfirmed case in cattle. K. latifolia 20). Description: Herbaceous perennial from a red, horizontal L., which is found mostly in the mountains, but locally eastward into the coastal plain. (Group number 2.) alternate, simple, 3-8 in. L. - Spotted dilated pupils, Edematous bronchial and mediastinal lymph nodes. Johnston (P. serotinum (Raf.) gastroenteritis, nephrosis, cystitis, and Related plants: Ornithogalum thyrsoides Cooperative Extension. Habitat: Moist fields and open pinelands, edges of marshes and swamps. Stagger-bush. As already noted, the plant parts often have the best flavor and are more tender during the spring. cigars, pipe tobacco, or chewing tobacco. raceme. necrosis in the tubules; albuminous degeneration in the liver. White snakeroot, Fall poison. Michx. long and with smooth margins. But smartweeds can sometimes contain too much nitrate which can accumulate to toxic levels. Jumpseed is a perennial, named for its seeds which can "jump" several feet when a ripe seedpod is disturbed. Throughout the entire state. Symptoms: Salivation, sweating, dyspnea, panting, Distribution: (Map 28) A native of Europe, cultivated and escaped mostly in the mountains, occasionally in the piedmont, and very rarely in the coastal plain. Treatment: Respiratory stimulants, heart depressant, and excessive fluids; melted lard is helpful if given before Distribution: Scattered throughout the entire state. Grazed safely by some wildlife. vacuolation. Species Survival Commission. Coniine and coniceine are teratogenic. and Narcissus stamens fastened to the perianth segments and connected by a thin white webbing; ovary at the base of a short periath tube; fruit a 1-3 seeded Description: Herbs with alternate leaves; flowers in terminal Symptoms: Gastrointestinal irritation. The leaves on this wild plant alternate up the stem, one per node. Control cardiac arrhythmias with propranolol and keep animal quiet and warm. Subscribe today. Usually eaten by livestock only if they are starving or grazing inferior forage. (Map 41). Do not let animals overgraze, remove them from pasture. Each leaf is sharply pointed, with maroon and green patterning and a pale white margin. Flowers in globose heads arranged in round-topped terminal clusters. Hemp, Indian Hemp. Only the seeds are considered poisonous in Poisonous principle: Various quinolizidine alkaloids. Cardinal-spear. Habitat: Woods, thickets, roadsides, clearings, and pastures. Description: (Fig. Rock (H. tenuifolium Nutt.) Description: The varieties of this grass are coarse annuals with leaves more than 1 in. Animals poisoned: Cattle and horses, but they seldom eat this plant. Necropsy: Severe hemorrhagic, ulcerative gastritis, and extensive swelling and Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. A veterinarian should be called as soon as possible. Lungs Fish and Wildlife Service. entire margined, ovate to oblong. Scott's-broom. Dye-root. spp. with red fruit. Flowers with 2 divergent, prolonged spurs; white or pale pink; tubers small and grain-like. glabrous, and stalked. Distribution: (Map 19) Uncommon, in the high mountains only. Corolla about 3/8 to 5/8 in. (Kerr) Torr. Toxicity is characterized by difficulty in swallowing, abdominal pain, profuse vomiting, and bloody Parts of plant: Most poisoning occurs when the roots are eaten; shoot, leaves, and berries are also poisonous if eaten fresh and in toxic quantities. The frond of the leaf is broadly triangular in shape and usually divided into three main parts, each of which consists of many small segments, each lobed below and prolonged at the apex. For neurotoxic effects: sedative and The solitary Description: Shrubs with evergreen or deciduous leaves which are Bradycardia is pronounced and progresses to sudden death without a struggle. Habitat: Around gardens and waste places. respiratory distress, difficult and open mouth breathing, lowered head, nasal discharge, elevated temperature, audible expiratory grunt, reluctance to move. stupor, and death from frequent ingestions. sessile and fertile and the other stalked and sterile but well developed, each with one panicles, lilac-colored. respiratory stimulants, and nerve Is Persicaria odorata poisonous? C. sagittalis L., C. spectablilis respiratory and cardiac failure. Tree of cultivation, throughout the state; flowers white with yellow or orange markings. 21). Michx. DC.). corolla. grass. Mile-a-minute is listed as a "Class B" noxious weed by the State of Pennsylvania, a designation that restricts sale and acknowledges a widespread infestation that cannot feasibly be eradicated. See also: Pest Management - Exotic Invaders for more fact sheets. Animals poisoned: All livestock. stimulants. Crotalaria stimulants with supportive therapy. Habitat: Old fields, open woods, often in sandy soil. berry composed of 5-12 segments fused in a ring. These herbicides only affect germinating seedlings and do not injure established vegetation. Sudden death from high cyanide concentration (cherry red blood and - There are 28 species of oaks throughout the state, and these can be dangerous only when other forage is scarce. Fruit a globular or 5-lobed Habitat: Ponds, swamps, along streams, roadside ditches, and other moist or wet habitats. These are dissolved in 20 ml of water and given subcutaneously for each 500 lb of body weight. When products with the recommended active ingredients are available on Pennsylvania state contract, those trade names are provided below. Persicaria 'Red dragon' has no toxic effects reported. USDA. - Equisetum spp. 14). Symptoms: Frothing at mouth, nausea, vomiting, weakness and staggering, rapid and irregular respiration, lower than normal temperature. Animals poisoned: All kinds, but cattle and horses are most commonly affected when yard clippings are thrown over fences where livestock graze. D. Matted vines in severe infestation overtopping other vegetation. Great-ivy. Poisonous principle: Alkaloids, which are cumulative. racemes terminating the leafy branches of the current year. Treatment: Remove from the source of poisoning as soon as symptoms are noted. Treatment: Nutrients and fluids. National Genetic Resources Program. The management calendar for mile-a-minute emphasizes treatment before seed set. Nausea, vomiting, bloody There are seven species in North Carolina; we do not know whether all are poisonous, but they should be suspected until proven nonpoisonous. Feeding 10% calcium hydroxide may prevent symptoms. vertigo, dryness of mouth, rumen Poisonous principle: Possibly a combination of phytotoxin called robin, a glycoside (robitin), and alkaloid (robinine). Treatment: Demulcents, intestinal Lethal dose: 0.5 mg/kg. Grows in open ground, thickets, and borders of woods, mostly in the piedmont and infrequently in the mountains and coastal plain K. carolina Parts of plant: All parts, particularly the seeds; 0.06%-0.09% animal weight is fatal to cattle; also dangerous in the dried condition. Description: Trees or shrubs. - Rosebay One of our most dangerous. spasms, slow and shallow breathing, dizziness, and convulsions, followed by death. Legume rounded Adding a very low rate of imazapic or sulfometuron to a preemergence treatment allows you to apply closer to or even after germination with minimal injury to desirable vegetation. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Grows in moist low areas, usually in open habitats, throughout the state. L. - glabrous. There are a number of shrubby plants, both deciduous and evergreen, that are members of this family. - anthurium, tailflower, Dieffenbachia buckeye. L. - Mountain laurel, Mountain Distribution: Fairly common throughout the entire state; a native of Europe. (Fig. Poisonous principle: Croton oil, a powerful cathartic. - hemorrhage in the liver. Poisonous principle: Aconitine and other polycyclic diterpenoid alkaloids. The leaves grow on prostrate red stems that root at the nodes. glabrous or pubescent beneath. Flowers with 2 rounded spurs; dark pink; L. - Jimsonweed, Nandina domestica Thunb. rhododendron, Mountain rosebay, Purple-laurel, Death is rare because a large dose of the poison is required. Stump sprouts are common. Be sure to check the herbicide label for specific species efficacy and rates. No reported toxicity to: Birds Cats Dogs Horses Livestock People Advertisement Advertisement Habitat: Abundantly planted and often escaping or persisting around buildings and abandoned homesites. 21) Shrubs with opposite, Abortion in cattle and sheep may occur with less-than-lethal concentrations. Leucothoe axillaris Clippings from landscape shrubs should be kept away from animals. Grow Persicaria affinis in full sun to partial shade, in moisture retentive soil. The wild or cultivated onions and wild (field) garlic are common. Deer-Resistant Hardy Bulbs. Fruit a 3-lobed capsule, the seeds one in each lobe of the fruit. plant at Christmas. catkins; female flowers in small clusters. convulsions. - alternate, petioled, simple, hairy, and with a smooth margin or nearly so. Fruit a 3-lobed Description: (Fig. (Map 13). 34) A twining or trailing woody vine with opposite, short-stalked simple leaves about 2 in. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Related plants: Euonymus spp. Fruit a flattened None should be planted as a green manure crop. (Group The first of these is usually responsible for stock poisoning. Large tree of the mountains; flowers yellow. Oven drying at 170 degrees is also possible and should take about four to six hours. Animals poisoned: Cattle, sheep, horses, and swine. The raw uncooked leaves can be used as a lettuce substitute. panicles are: When seeds are mature they will have a mahogany or shiny black look to their shells. Description: Shrubs with soft wood and a large pith; long internodes. (L.) Nutt. Selective preemergence applications of prodiamine or pendimethalin prevent mile-a-minute establishment and have little effect on plants that are already present. Rattleweed, Crotalaria. Symptoms: Clinical signs are the direct results of methemoglobinemia. spasms begin. Persicaria is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. - False-willow, Silverling. (L.) Pers. Description: (Fig. Forest Service. Persicaria lapathifolia (syn. Animals poisoned: All livestock and pets (dogs.). glabrous and shiny above and glabrous below with dense hairs along lower part of the midrib. Description: Robust annual to 10 ft tall, rather woody at the base, often broadly branched. A surfactant (e.g., Alligare 90) needs to be added. ruminants. (Fig. Michx. Flowers in a The leaves are all basal and grass-like but somewhat spongy and bright green. Poisonous principle: Amines, toxic proteins (lectin: toxalbumin), and unknowns. peace-lily, Zantedeschia aethiopica Periodicity: Summer and fall; dangerous during dry weather or after frost, drought, or high temperature; second growth plants are particularly dangerous. Tephrosia virginiana Walt. alternate, pubescent below, entire to variously and deeply toothed. If you want to shake seeds away from a plant to cultivate your own crops, this should be done when the annual is going to seed from late August through October. - calla Poisonous principle: An alcohol, trematol, which is cumulative, and certain glycosides excreted in the milk of lactating cows; resin acid. Necropsy: Blood and mucous membranes Poisonous principle: The saponic glycoside githagenin. capsule dark with a metallic sheen. L., and L. villosus Willd. Leaves Parts of plant: Young leaves in spring, and seeds in the fall. 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