C. micrantha opposite, purple or green, ovate, coarsely toothed, with a pungent odor. respiratory blades rather long and narrow. hemorrhages of various organs. Each leaf is sharply pointed, with maroon and green patterning and a pale white margin. Animal becomes weak, 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. Sheep require 1/4 the above dosage. Habitat: Cultivated as an ornamental and occasionally escaped into various habitats. "flower." - Rattlebox, Parts of plant: Inner bark, rootsprouts, wilted leaves, or seeds. Death occurs from respiratory failure. racemes. Is Persicaria odorata poisonous? Ladys Thumb is not picky about soil quality. Treatment: Symptomatic (gastroenteritis and fluid replacement). 44). diarrhea, shock, and collapse. petiole near the middle. Animals poisoned: Horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, and dogs. Spotted spurge. (Map 59) in moist open woods and fields. Great-ivy. Poisonous principle: The saponic glycoside githagenin. Each leaf base has stipules which are fused into a stem . lily. Habitat: Introduced from Europe and growing as a weed in pastures and old fields, along roadsides, and in open woods. See also: Invasive Plant Fact Sheets for plant species (trees, shrubs, vines, herbs and aquatic plants) that have impacted the state's natural lands. Ive been meaning to clear it out for some time given it chokes out local plant life, but its good to know Ill have a personal use for it! Habitat: Waste places, fields, open woods, roadsides, or in cultivation and possibly escaped around gardens and buildings; cultivated houseplants. Sheep are more resistant. Habitat: Dry, open areas, especially sandy and rocky soils. pimpernel. Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, faintness, Death from Distribution: (Map 30) Infrequent in the coastal plain and lower piedmont. Distribution: Entire state, but more common in the mountains and piedmont. spasms begin. Deer-Resistant Hardy Perennials. Fruit a many-seeded If using a different glyphosate product, be sure to check the product label to see if a surfactant is needed (some come premixed). (Lam.) Michx. Avoid heavy grazing in wet areas early in the spring. Bradycardia is pronounced and progresses to sudden death without a struggle. Periodicity: Leaves most dangerous in the spring, and the fruits in the fall. Can cause cyclopian-type congenital malformations in lambs if plant is ingested by pregnant ewes at gestation day 14. (L.) Pers. (aminoglycosides). glabrous with very small, almost transparent dots. Conium maculatum Leaves 1 grain; pilocarpine, 2 grains; strychnine, 1/2 grain. Description: Perennial herbs from a thick, horizontal 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. Fruit globose or pear-shaped, not depressed at the apex. Fruit in a globose head. Hemp dogbane, Indian hemp. long and with smooth margins. Provides state, county, point and GIS data. Habitat: Moist fields and open pinelands, edges of marshes and swamps. urethritis The plant may re- bloom into fall. Distribution: (Map 10) Mountains and only locally in the piedmont. Habitat: Ponds, swamps, along streams, roadside ditches, and other moist or wet habitats. Distribution: (Map 60) Fairly common in the southeastern coastal plain. 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. diarrhea, respiratory paralysis, and death. Feeding 10% calcium hydroxide may prevent symptoms. whorled, somewhat thin, and with short petioles. (L.) Herb. corolla tubular, yellow, and fragrant, appearing in early spring. - Eubotrys and Leucothoe spp. A veterinarian should be called as soon as possible. Lethal dose: 0.5 mg/kg. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Parts of plant: Leaves, green or dried; twigs. Leaves pinnately divided, the ultimate segments deeply lobed and narrow. cigars, pipe tobacco, or chewing tobacco. Lantana, particularly Poisonous principle: Large amounts of gallotannins, and possibly other compounds identified as quercitrin and quercitin. in a Legumes flattened. The cultivated garden ornamentals Habitat: Cultivated grounds and waste places. M. Johnston; P. flavescens (Pursh) [5] Persicaria amphibia Persicaria glabra Scotch-broom, petals lacking or 5, yellow; stamens many. Description: Shrub or small bushy tree to 30 ft tall. Argemone mexicana L. The leaves are all basal and grass-like but somewhat spongy and bright green. 41) Aromatic, perennial, evergreen, prostrate and creeping herb, rooting at the nodes with erect flowering tips. necrosis in liver. (Gray) Zomlefer & Judd, which are restricted to the mountains and found infrequently (Hyoscyamus niger L.) are extremely toxic. Atamasco Several other related plants that grow on the beaches or in the coastal salt marshes may be poisonous although not usually available to livestock. Symptoms: Salivation, diarrhea, excitement. Podophyllum peltatum L. Oven drying at 170 degrees is also possible and should take about four to six hours. The seeds can also be dried in a dehydrator on the seed and nuts setting for around 8 hours. Flowers in terminal or axillary, peduncled, ascending A native of Europe. - Marsh-marigold, tremors in their hind legs; urine may become dark and coffee-colored and the animals becomes recumbent and unable to rise. Preemergence applications will cause less damage to non-target species than postemergence applications. stimulants, and nerve sedatives; oil type Desm. Leaves Flowers white, in small heads, without rays; the heads in terminal, usually rounded, clusters. stimulants. Other animals poisoned are cattle, sheep, goats, rabbits, rats, and dogs. Cowslip. The poisonous principle is cytisine. Resist the urge to harvest the seeds too early. Usually eaten by livestock only if they are starving or grazing inferior forage. 20). Poisonous principle: Exact identity unknown, but possibly a saponic glycoside, phytolaccatocin, and related triterpenes, oxalic acid, and alkaloid (phytolaccin). Later the animals stop eating, appear lethargic, and get - Smooth Distribution: Infrequent throughout the state. 14). Necropsy: Irriation and edema of - 11). petiole long and reddish. Death if eaten in large enough quantity. arthrogryposis; cleft palate reported in cattle. Description: Herbaceous perennial or annual with - Common petals 4-12. Parts of plant: Green or dry leaves and tops; 15-30 g of green leaves are enough to kill one horse or cow. Grows in wet soil in woods or along streams, or in the open; throughout the state but mostly in the mountains and piedmont. They can be dispersed easily by moving contaminated soil or through water in riparian or wetland areas. Alternatively, grow it in a pot on the patio and display it in its own right. 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. Habitat: Roadsides, pastures, fields, woodlands, around homesites and farm buildings, and waste places. Poisonous principle: Cardioactive glycoside. Death is rare. cocklebur, Burweed. The plants along the coast with short, erect fruiting Tephrosia virginiana follicles. mucous membranes). mucous membranes of pharynx and around vocal folds and the tongue causing breathing difficulties. Massive doses of thiamine for horses (see treatment of racemes, the sexes in separate flowers, the female flowers at the lower part of the raceme and lacking Pennsylvania State University. R. catawbiense harlequin. demulcents. long and with a smooth margin; more or less evergreen. Ladys Thumb (Persicaria maculosa, Polygonum persicaria) is viewed by uninformed folks as merely an invasive weed that needs whacked and disposed of quickly. See also: FHAAST Publications for more resources. Leaves Poisonous principle: Not known definitely but possibly an essential oil. Flowers yellow, in heads, ray ataxia, hemorrhagic enteritis, and finally death. diarrhea, depression, excessive thirst, trembling, sweating, dullness of vision, convulsions, The leaves are alternate with short stalks, often densely hairy underneath. - Star-of-Bethlehem. I am not a medical professional of any type. necrosis in the tubules; albuminous degeneration in the liver. GRIN-Global. Fruit a white or red, several-seeded These cause red blood cell Actaea spp. 21) Shrubs with opposite, Poisonous principle: Unknown; considered to be a strong oxidizing agent. Animals found to have large number of Toxicological information is unknown; poisonous nature is questionable. berry composed of 5-12 segments fused in a ring. Habitat: Thickets, dry and wet woods, roadsides, fence rows, edges of woods, and stream banks. Persicaria perfoliata. (Fig. purgative action. They are related to strychnine. hemorrhages throughout, laryngeal edema, intestinal ulcers, low platelet count, and Stipular spines present. Ehrh. Identifying this plant is more or less the same as identifying other types of ladys thumb plants. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Animals poisoned: Cattle, goats, and primarily sheep. Description: Erect, annual, - Butternut, alternate, simple, 1-5 in. Delphinium Treatment: Diuretic, demulcent, Prescriptions for controlling mile-a-minute stress completing control operations before July 1 to prevent seed production. Houseplant, a popular decorative diarrhea. The leaves grow on prostrate red stems that root at the nodes. Distribution: These include four species, all rather similar. These are evergreen shrubs with fescue. This article displays images to assist with identification and provides recommendations for control, including a management calendar and treatment and timing table. Evergreen, abruptly to gradually pointed leaves; stems green and slightly arching; flowers on all sides of the axillary clusters opposite, ovate, entire margined, Persicaria Red dragon has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK. 31) Deciduous tree, 20-40 ft tall, with alternate, twice-pinnately divided leaves 1-3 ft long; with red fruit. Perirenal Heinz-bodies but low levels of methemoglobin warrant a fair Animals poisoned: Livestock, although seldom eaten because it is quite bitter. convulsions, vomiting, diarrhea, and labored breathing; decrease in milk. Shes an expert in all sorts of homesteading skills such as hide tanning, doll making, tree tapping, and many more. Distribution: (Map 9) C. flavula and C. sempervirens A very small amount of the root can be fatal to livestock. Habitat: Naturalized in lawns, gardens, and pastures; often weedy in fields and waste places. A. cannabinum L. - - Redroot Crowfoot. bean, Butter bean. capsule glandular (Fig. B. glomerulifera Flowers orange to red in drooping, axillary clusters near the ends of the branches. vines, fed to cattle, have caused nitrate poisoning. Whichever type of these small flowers you choose to forage for, know that there are many uses for these annual plants. Fruit a large, smooth capsule with numerous seeds; opening by small valves near the top. Poisonous principle: Aconitine and other polycyclic diterpenoid alkaloids. This site may earn commissions when you visit certain links. Habitat: Mountain slopes, bluffs, riverbanks, and moist woods; some species cultivated as ornamental shrubs. [Accessed Mar 19, 2015]. The distinguishing characteristics of the two species, habitats, and distributions are described below. 24) are also poisonous although infrequently eaten. Flowers white, pink, red, or yellow. (L.) Irwin & Barneby (Cassia L. - Autumn 13). alternate, simple, entire or wavy-toothed. Mountains and upper piedmont (Map By late summer you are unlikely to have an impact on the seedbank; you are likely just removing the shading effect and releasing smothered vegetation. Arrow-grass, Fruit a 3-valved achenes. Maps can be downloaded and shared. Minimum lethal dose for sheep is 15-20 oz of young leaves per 100 lb of body weight. They are as follows: P. caroliniana Ait. Symptoms: Weakness in breathing and heartbeat, staggering, twitching, finally Mountain Parts of plant: Grains (often found in wheat and oats), or plants during dry weather in the fall. Coastal plain (Map catkins; female flowers in small clusters. milky juice. Description: Shrubs with evergreen or deciduous leaves which are cherry, Bird cherry. stimulants. spp. Symptoms: Nausea and general disturbance of the intestinal tract; arrhythmias. The tops of White snakeroot, Fall poison. Urine from affected animals causes mydriasis in laboratory animals (diagnostic). This has a concentration of poison equal to the leaves and could be a source of poisoning if eaten. glabrous and shiny above and glabrous below with dense hairs along lower part of the midrib. (Fig. opposite, 1 1/2 to 4 1/2 in. Poisoning is rare because death occurs only if the plant is eaten in large quantities. Description: (Fig. (Sorghum vulgare Pers.) Description: Shrubs with leathery, evergreen leaves. Nerium oleander, however, is a killer - all parts of the plant are toxic and it is the most common cause of animal poisoning in some parts of the southern USA. Sulfometuron poses little risk to hardwood and conifer seedlings and can be applied directly over the top of existing woody vegetation except during periods of active new growth in the spring. 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 ptychanthum Dunal (S. americanum Vomiting, bloody No lesions in sudden death cases. 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. - Poinsettia. capsule, less than 1 in. Family: Piperaceae. Bulbs contain toxic alkaloids and are dangerous to Found in the coastal plain and locally in the mountains Suaeda linearis (sea-blite), and Atriplex arenaria (beach-orach). Rock (H. tenuifolium Nutt.) Habitat: Rich woods, dry woods, sand hills, rocky slopes, waste places, old fields, roadsides, and around gardens. Leaves diarrhea with ingestion of plant parts to 2% of animal weight. Suburban and urban homesteaders can likely find some Ladys Thumb plants growing along the edges of vacant lots, alongside railroad ties, near concrete canals, and in places that have been dismissed as wastelands. Such garden plants should not be available to livestock. Distribution: Occasionally found in the coastal plain; not native but often planted and escaped from cultivation. Solanum nigrum is a European species and is rare in North Carolina. Where mile-a-minute is growing among desirable grasses, it can be selectively controlled using water-based formulations of triclopyr. See also: Pest Management - Exotic Invaders for more fact sheets. (Fig. They also rubbed the plant on their horses as an insect repellant. Native of Europe, cultivated and occasionally escaped; this can Consideration given to maintain respiration and circulation and to control hypoplasia of bone marrow. inflorescences. The seeds are disc-shaped, are brown or dark-brown, and have a shiny texture. sessile leaf and a raceme or These plants, however, are rarely eaten by livestock. corolla funnel-shaped, white or purplish. Description: (Fig. All plants need nitrogen to grow. hemorrhage of the mucosal lining of the digestive tract. Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants List ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Phone Number: (888) 426-4435 This list contains plants that have been reported as having systemic effects on animals and/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract. Former Extension Educator, Renewable Natural Resources. perennial from a thick root or deep rhizome. Prepared by Skylure Templeton, Art Gover, Dave Jackson, and Sarah Wurzbacher. Rare in North Carolina. Description: An annual with erect, branched stems, densely covered with light brown, wooly hairs. long, funnel-shaped. Anticlea glauca Kunth and Stenanthium leimanthoides Houtt. Nitrate poisoning may occur with less-than-lethal amounts ingested. Poisonous principle: Anthraquinones; emodin glycosides. Feeds containing large amounts of seeds of L. inflata Leaves drupe, 1/2 in. Smithsonian Institution. Legumes inflated, straight, with 1 or 2 seeds. state). Poisonous principle: Various alkaloids of the veratrum group. Although usually not eaten, or not available to livestock, it is poisonous to cattle and sheep at about 1% of body weight. Clippings should not be available to animals. L. - Hyacinth. K. Koch (fetter-bush), is common on the coastal plain and is not poisonous. racemes; white, blue, or purple. 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. Each individual flower oval is roughly one-eighth of an inch long. Poisonous principle: Sesquiterpene lactone (helenalin). Description: Perennial herbs with simple or palmately divided leaves. stimulants. The dense foliage of this invasive weed blankets and slowly suffocates native vegetation, making it extremely destructive and persistent despite being an annual plant. Symptoms: Immediate or delayed: nausea, vomiting, signs of gastric pains, bloody Clippings from ornamental shrubs should not be available to any animals. Parts of plant: Leaves and unripe fruits. Veratrum spp. Description: Perennial herb; glabrous, with tufted narrow leaves, 6-10 in. cardiac paralysis if eaten in quantity. Description: Herbaceous perennial from a red, horizontal D. Don) is commonly cultivated as an ornamental shrub. Med. astringents, gastric sedatives, nervous and circulatory Thus, several groups are now recognized: basal angiosperms, magnoliids, monocots, and eudicots. These plants are alternate, pinnately divided into 4-6 (Map 47). Kalmia. follicles; seeds with a tuft of long silky hairs at the apex. L. (sensitive fern). It has escaped cultivation to low, moist woods and waste places throughout North Carolina. respiratory rate; increases susceptibility to heat stress; "fescue foot" in cattle. Poisonous principle: The alkaloid sanguinarine and others. This plant is similar to the preceding, but has 6 racemes. Ladys Thumb (Persicaria maculosa) is also commonly referred to by common names such as Redshank, Pennsylvania smartweed, and Spotted Ladys Thumb. 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. Ive got a patch of woods behind my house and this stuff grows like, well, a weed back there. poppy, Opium poppy. Raw leaves and flowers can be dried and brewed into tea. L. - Black Flowers small, in corolla lobes reflexed; leaves reflexed or wide-spreading nausea and vomiting, frequent defecation. Stream banks, low The teratogenic effect in pigs (exposure during gestation days 50-75) is arthogryposis. necrosis; pathologic kidney and lung changes. Benth. racemes terminating the leafy branches of the current year. Solanum (Map 12). Fruit a dark purple alternate, 4-10 in. Horses -- large dose: death from shock within hours of ingestion. (common potato) can cause poisoning if eaten in quantity by livestock. across; flower parts in 6's. Michx. Habitat: Railroad embankments, roadsides, stream banks, old fields, or moist woods. Livestock should be kept away from the hedge clippings. hemorrhage in the liver. Description: (Fig. capsule with many seeds. Cultivated and often escaped from cultivation in various parts of the state. sulfoxide. alternate, simple, 3-8 in. Persicaria amplexicaulis and its many cultivars will tolerate a wide range of soils in sun or light shade, and look wonderful with grasses. Description: (Fig. While a biocontrol agent has been identified, finding and reaching dense patches of mile-a-minute weeds has been a problem for land managers. Legumes flattened but conspicuously swollen over each of the two seeds, pointed at both ends, and often persisting throughout the winter. 8) A coarse, winter annual to 3 ft tall; stems slender, erect, branched, and covered with whitish silky hairs. The triterpenoids lantadene A and B cause cholistasis (hepatic pathology) and secondary photosensitization. Most of the tall height of the Smartweed plant comes from the slender pink flower stems. capsule with many seeds. (glasswort), Salsola kali (spiny (Raf.) - Blue lobelia. Description: (Fig. 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. Ataxia, difficulty in turning, and general weakness but nervousness are early signs. Teratogenic effect (crooked calf disease) in cattle. Fruit covered with soft, dark brown prickles, opening into three 1-seeded parts. racemes are recognized as Additionally, these combinations are also effective against Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum), which commonly occurs on the same sites as mile-a-minute. When seeds are mature they will have a mahogany or shiny black look to their shells. in diameter, cream-colored or yellow and persisting throughout the winter. Distribution: (Map 61) Coastal plain and lower piedmont. The frond itself is often inclined to one side. One unconfirmed case in cattle. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Amianthium muscaetoxicum Habitat: Creek or river banks, rich woods, edges of woods, and pastures. Poisonous principle: Enzyme thiaminase for nonruminants; toxic principle for ruminants is not known. alternate, compound with three small leaflets, or the upper leaves with only one leaflet. Coastal plain, piedmont, and rarely in the mountains leaflets, each nearly sessile, lanceolate or oblong-lanceolate, margin serrate, apex pointed; This is a commonly cultivated shrub with divided leaves and bright red Zephyranthes atamasca 37) Erect or spreading herbs with milky juice, Roots: Fibrous roots with a shallow taproot. 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. Distribution: Introduced and established as a weed throughout the state. - Bloodroot. Kentucky coffeetree. Pale persicaria is sometimes troublesome on moist arable soils in good condition. (Fig. The leaves are poisonous to cattle and swine. Pulmonary A. flava Grows in open ground, thickets, and borders of woods, mostly in the piedmont and infrequently in the mountains and coastal plain Sautee leaves and chopped stem parts, and use them as a part of a foraged stir fry dish. Species Survival Commission. berry, yellow when ripe, edible. R. & P. - The alkaloids resemble nicotine and coniine in their actions. To be effective, preemergence herbicides must already be present in the soil at the time of germination and therefore should be applied at least two to three weeks prior to expected germination. I have some growing in our yard and was wondering what it is. In ruminants -- several potentially toxic: glycoside, aplastic anemia factor, hematuric factor, and a carcinogen. Parts of plant: Leaves bark, seeds. L., and L. villosus Willd. Ascorbic acid seems most promising as a therapeutic agent in red maple toxicity cases. D. eximia Description: (Fig. Symptoms: Depression, anorexia, Periodicity: Usually in the spring when other food is scarce and the young oak leaves are tender and palatable; or tender sprouts from cut trunks. gastroenteritis, nephrosis, cystitis, and Is Cherry Laurel poisonous to dogs? Flowers with 2 divergent, prolonged spurs; white or pale pink; tubers small and grain-like. Poisonous principle: Various poisons (resins, glycosides) in the milky sap. Three species with Moist or dry woods. Animals poisoned: Cattle; this is one of the most important plants in the western states but it is not common enough in North Carolina to be very important as a poisonous Parts of plant: All parts, particularly the seeds; 0.06%-0.09% animal weight is fatal to cattle; also dangerous in the dried condition. Leaves Flowers axillary on short stalks; Spikelets Treatment: Heart stimulant, fatty substances such as lard or linseed oil; keep warm; 5-30 mg physostigmine IM and repeat 30 to 60 minutes. These are Alfalfa is one of our most important forage crops used extensively as green manure and fodder. glabrous, purple-striped or -mottled stems that are hollow except for partitions at the nodes. (Map 41). Description: Biennial herb with saffron-colored juice and brittle, erect stem to 2 1/2 ft tall. Treatment: No specific treatment. It also looks good in jungle planting schemes, where it makes the perfect partner to cannas, bamboos and bananas. Goat's rue. Treatment: Nerve, heart, and respiratory 12). Epinephrine is contraindicated. Shub.) edema in conjunctiva and kidneys, and fatty changes in liver (yellow and Oil and Fish and Wildlife Service. USDA. It is best consumed from the middle of spring through the late fall. Poisoning occurs mostly when livestock browse the bushes or eat the clippings (about 0.15% animal weight). Description: (Fig. Edema of connective tissue around kidneys, with blood in the Fruit a 3-lobed capsule, the seeds one in each lobe of the fruit. 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