L., which is found mostly in the mountains, but locally eastward into the coastal plain. cigars, pipe tobacco, or chewing tobacco. 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. Description: Robust annual to 10 ft tall, rather woody at the base, often broadly branched. Description: (Fig. Houseplant, a popular decorative Ridged pod-grass. alternate, palmately lobed or divided. 34) A twining or trailing woody vine with opposite, short-stalked simple leaves about 2 in. Treatment: Parenteral sodium nitrite/sodium thiosulfate. Two species grow in North Carolina. necrosis in the tubules; albuminous degeneration in the liver. Zomlefer & Judd. This site may earn commissions when you visit certain links. respiratory failure within 24 hours of eating the plant. Blood transfusions are indicated in horses with clinical signs of petals; fruit a prickly capsule with 3-6 valves opening near the top; seeds many and small. Leaves petiole with glands at the upper end, just below the Related plants: There are a number of possibly poisonous species of shrubby locusts; they usually have pink or rose flowers. (Michx.) You should assume any link is an affiliate link. Take care to keep this Christmas decoration away from house pets. Flowers small, in short (Cav.) Spotted spurge. Symptoms: Typical saponin poisoning, see Agrostemma. I have some growing in our yard and was wondering what it is. Center for Environmental Research and Conservation. weed. opposite, 1 1/2 to 4 1/2 in. This summer annual broadleaf plant is reproduced by the broadcasting of its seeds, which allows it to spread quickly hence the plant has sometimes been deemed invasive. Distribution: (Map 34) Infrequent in the piedmont and mountains. Acer rubrum Leaves simple, The possible natural healing benefits and uses of Ladys Thumb are offered purely for entertainment and research purposes. Flowers in terminal or lateral clusters, white to purple or orange. Death is delayed in cattle, and may come within 2-3 days for horses. Description: (Fig. See also: New Hampshire's Prohibited Invasive Plant Fact Sheets for additional invasive trees, shrubs, vines, and herbaceous plants. Poisonous principle: The oxide ascaridol. Treatment: Gastric lavage, short-acting barbituates. convulsions; with large amounts the symptoms may be intense abdominal pains, alternate, pubescent below, entire to variously and deeply toothed. Poisonous principle: The alkaloid buxine and others. Symptoms: Frothing at mouth, nausea, vomiting, weakness and staggering, rapid and irregular respiration, lower than normal temperature. 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 Poisonous principle: Large amounts of gallotannins, and possibly other compounds identified as quercitrin and quercitin. Symptoms are vomiting, Animals may show widespread conjestion of lungs and liver. Symptoms, Treatment, Necropsy: See Solanum. Gymnocladus dioicus (L.) K. Koch - Heinz-body anemia, and intravascular Animals poisoned: Cattle and possibly others. Poisonous principle: Cardiac glycosides and resinoids. They are green lance-shaped leaves with a smudge mark usually in the shape of an oval or distorted triangle in a dark green shade in the center. Parts of plant: Leaves and unripe fruits. - Chinese Rocky Mountain Research Station. rhizome with fibrous roots. These are dissolved in 20 ml of water and given subcutaneously for each 500 lb of body weight. But for plants that are more . Bitterweed. The leaves and fruits (seeds and pulp between seeds) are poisonous. Flowers in a large terminal corolla tubular, yellow, and fragrant, appearing in early spring. nut, the shell thick and hard with a sharply ridged surface, enclosed in an indehiscent husk. 2 quarts/acre or 3 quarts/acre plus 2 quarts/acre. black nightshade, Common nightshade, - Asparagus, Fruit a head of 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. Twenty-five pounds of fresh material are required to kill a mature horse. Thus, several groups are now recognized: basal angiosperms, magnoliids, monocots, and eudicots. Clippings from landscape shrubs should be kept away from animals. Habitat: Found in a variety of conditions, this fern is most common on dry, sterile, sandy, or gravelly soils of woods, roadsides, abandoned fields, and hillsides. If you think that your animal is ill or may have ingested a poisonous substance, contact your local veterinarian or our 24-hour emergency poison hotline directly at 1-888-426-4435. (Map 12). nephrosis and dark brown urine in the bladder are common. sepals 2, petals 4, Mountains and upper piedmont (Map This species is evergreen, the leaves have a conspicuous vein near each margin, and the fruits are globose Flowers white in large terminal clusters. Fagopyrum esculentum 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 racemes. Broad, oval, medium green leaves. This plant is similar to the preceding, but has 6 seeds. Distribution: Infrequent throughout the state. Stems to 3 ft long; leaves It quickly develops into a handsome, upright clump. stimulants. Lactating animals should be milked and the milk thrown away. Fruit of 4 nutlets. Three species with Seeds can also be transported in contaminated soil found on heavy machinery and logging equipment. toxicosis. Black snakeroot, Crow-poison, Death - white sweetclover, and M. officinalis gastroenteritis in pets. Some folks into homemade dyes use it to get a bright yellow color. Large shrub 3-35 ft tall; leaves nearly all The lance-shaped leaves of the pinkhead knotweed plants are between 2 and 11 inches (5-28 cm.) Damp woods and thickets. Leaves (Fig. Several species are cultivated as ornamentals in North Carolina, but T. canadensis 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. Polygonum lapathifolium), known as pale persicaria, is a plant of the family Polygonaceae.It is closely related to Persicaria maculosa and as such is considered a weed in Britain and Europe. Symptoms: Salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pains, muscular weakness, difficulty in walking, general paralysis, The leaves on this wild plant alternate up the stem, one per node. Parts of plant: Fruit, leaves, and bulb. 13). Seeds can be eaten raw, roasted, cooked, or sauted. Leaves petioled leaves, the blads L. cardinalis Description: Coarse annual or See also: Aquatic Invasive Species: Resources for additional species information. (Raf.) Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, exhaustion, H. autumnale Necropsy: Congestion and ecchymotic are found in the mountains and piedmont; C. micrantha is found only in the lower coastal plain. Lethal dose: 0.5 mg/kg. Seeds should not be given to caged birds. Group number: 2. Found in the coastal plain and locally in the mountains L. - Box, (L.) Pers. Found in bogs, woodlands, meadows; throughout the state. allspice, A. pavia Persicaria perfoliata is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 1.8 m (6ft). Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, faintness, alternate, pinnately divided into 5-9 segments. Leaves Native of Asia. Smithsonian Institution. Symptoms: Digitalis-like cardiac effect plus a No cases have been recorded from the United States, but the plant still should be suspected. capsule splitting into 4 valves. hypocalcemia and kidney damage from calcium oxalate crystals. Evergreen tree; coastal plain and often planted elsewhere. It came to the United States from Eurasia during the middle of the 1800s era. Treatment: Oil-type laxative; mucous membranes of pharynx and around vocal folds and the tongue causing breathing difficulties. Stems: Stems are thin, flexible, and covered in tiny hooked barbs. Related plants: Erythrina herbacea L. - locust. Pleea tenuifolia Michx. L. (horse-nettle, bull-nettle, USDA. sessile. Correct hypovolemia and electrolyte imbalance. Small shrub 1-3 ft tall; leaves acrid resinous substance that can cause poisoning if eaten in quanitity. (Amianthium angustifolium It is often found along the edge of the woods near a ravine, stream, or pond. Family: Piperaceae. Death from University of Connecticut. Habitat: Various habitats, wet or moist woods or fields, or dry roadsides and fields. Legume several- to many-seeded, turgid, ascending, and edema. Treatment: Contact a veterinarian immediately. Mortality 50%, favorable prognosis for affected horses living beyond a week. 17). Clippings should not be available to livestock. L. - Black alternate, linear leaves and scarlet "berries"; only the outer red coat (aril) is edible. Prussic acid is toxic to cats, dogs and other animals.In horses, cattle, cows, pigs, dogs, cats and small animals, cherry laurel is toxic.There are some symptoms of poisoning. Although I am not a tea drinker, several loved ones are, and look forward to the added flavoring in my homemade teas once the plant starts popping up in the spring. Oleander. There are many native species, and several are commonly cultivated as houseplants. Sorghum halapense Many species are difficult for anyone but a specialist to identify. alternate, odd-pinnately compound, leaflets 7-15 pairs. Leaves Description: (Fig. (schefflera, starleaf, enteritis, and yellow discoloration of fat. 37) Erect or spreading herbs with milky juice, alternate, 2- or 3-compound. Horses -- large dose: death from shock within hours of ingestion. Animals poisoned: Cattle, goats, and primarily sheep. Habitat: Creek or river banks, rich woods, edges of woods, and pastures. Dye-root. capsule with many seeds. One plant can have multiple flower colors on the same stalk! The irises, cultivated throughout the state and native in the coastal plain, contain irisin, an spasms and convulsions, rapid and weak pulse, elevated temperature, difficulty in breathing, 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. No matter what manner you choose to dry seeds, make sure they are spread out on a tray or baking sheet so they do not touch. Bees Beneficial insects Birds Butterflies/ Moths Other pollinators Is Persicaria poisonous? 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 (Fig. There is marked splenomegaly with hemosiderosis. Seedling vines will be controlled and there will be a short window of residual activity to allow the less soluble prodiamine or pendimethalin to move into the soil to prevent subsequent germination. Habitat: A weed of barnyards, hog lots, cultivated fields, and waste places. Bitter sneezeweed, stamens numerous; appearing in early spring. (Lam.) Distribution: Scattered in the mountains and piedmont. Leaves on the Ladys Thumb plant range in size from two inches to six inches long. This grass is an introduction from Europe. Garden clippings are poisonous. salivation, nausea, vomiting, lowered temperature, staggering or complete prostration, difficult breathing, sometimes 33) A biennial herb with a smooth, purple-spotted or -lined, hollow stem, to 8 ft tall by the second season. Parts of plant: Young leaves in spring, and seeds in the fall. Will Persicaria grow in shade? 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. L. - Autumn cathartic to reduce absorption of toxic compounds. 50), Monstera spp. Shrub of the piedmont; flowers typically yellow (L.) Irwin & Barneby (Cassia racemes. Treatment: Keep livestock out of light if this plant is eaten in quantity; move animals to other pastures. L. - American B. angustifolia Additionally, these combinations are also effective against Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum), which commonly occurs on the same sites as mile-a-minute. There are also long bristles in the flower clusters of oriental ladys thumb (which is known as P. longisetum instead of P. maculosa). Symptoms: Repeated eating of small doses causes a chronic poisoning called githagism; large doses cause acute poisoning, irritation of the digestive tract, vomiting, Mountains and occasionally in the upper piedmont It is moderately palatable and grazed during the winter. Parts of plant: Top leaves and stems; dry parts not toxic. Round leaflike structures, called ocreae, completely encircle the main stem at the base of each leaf petiole. Flower heads in short axillary clusters. Stump sprouts are common. long and toothed on the margins. Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. salivation, nasal discharge, dullness, depression, These plants, however, are rarely eaten by livestock. Animals poisoned: All livestock and pets (dogs.). 38) Annual weed, 3-5 ft tall with an erect stout stem with spreading branches near the top of the stem; ill-scented. Symptoms: Trembling, staggering, salivation and frothing at mouth, Distribution: Rare as an escape; illegally planted in various parts of the state. and S. nigrum Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn Fruit a many-seeded panicles, the stem pubescent; C. micrantha (A. octandra Marsh.) Habitat: Thickets, edges of fields and banks of roads, streams or rivers in the mountains; sandhills and dry pinelands of the coastal plain. Treatment: Nerve, heart, and respiratory - Marsh-marigold, But smartweeds can sometimes contain too much nitrate which can accumulate to toxic levels. hyperemia extending into the cortex; bladder Parts of plant: Leaves and especially the unripe (green) fruit. Left: Triangular leaves and round leaflike structures, called ocreae. Cooperative Extension. Teratogenic effect (crooked calf disease) in cattle. This wild edible and medicinal plant has been used to treat a vast array of ailments and injuries, often in poultice form. Description: (Fig. A. pachypoda Ell. Roots: Fibrous roots with a shallow taproot. - Common - Ground-cherry, Flowers yellow, 6-9 mm long with spur 2 mm; fruits drooping. - American raceme. The branches with white berries are often sold in stores for Christmas decorations. pets if stored in an accessible location. capsule with a thick leathery husk, and 1-6 dark brown shiny seeds with a large, pale scar. Ferns and related plants reproduce by dispersing spores rather than The potential antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties of the leaves and flowers make it excellent to use topically. leaflets, each obovate and entire margined. Maps can be downloaded and shared. mucous membranes) plus a histamine. Throughout the entire state. dilated pupils, cyanosis, and possibly pulmonary alternate; margins entire. diarrhea, shock, and collapse. C. flavula the stems or in clusters on the back of the leaves. The bulbs of these ornamentals may be dangerous to (Map 48). L. - Cardinal flower. 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. Treatment: Diuretics, laxatives, nerve Curly dock and rhubarb are frequently associated with Mile-a-minute (Persicaria perfoliata) is a trailing vine with barbed stems and triangular leaves. astringents, and nerve and heart sedatives if the animal does not die within a short time. Raw leaves and flowers can be dried and brewed into tea. Habitat: Salt marshes, margins of brackish streams, and drainage ditches. - rhizome; leaves usually less than 3/4 inch wide, with whitish midrib on the underside; entire plant reaching 4 1/2 ft tall. Agrostemma githago L. Plants of the genus are known commonly as knotweeds [2] : 436 or smartweeds. Semi-evergreen, it makes a fine choice for using as ground cover in a mixed herbaceous border, and its blooms are popular with pollinators. panicles. Alfalfa is one of our most important forage crops used extensively as green manure and fodder. raceme or panicle; Leaves evergreen petals. Every part of the Ladys Thumb plant is edible. Symptoms: Produces pulmonary edema, 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 in partially wilted condition. Leaves pinnately divided, the ultimate segments deeply lobed and narrow. Leaves: Its leaves are distinctly triangular or arrowhead-shaped, 1 to 3 inches wide, vibrant green, and bear many hooked barbs along the underside of the central vein and leaf stem, or petiole. Depression, emaciation, rumea stasis. The fruit is similar to that of Necropsy: Congestion and irritation of gastrointestinal tract. How do I get rid of lords and ladies plants? Description: (Fig. Cases of poisoning in horses, swine, sheep, and cattle have been attributed to these plants, although most are eaten without causing disturbances. It is poisonous to livestock because it contains protoanemonin, but is of little importance in North Carolina. Mainly mountains and piedmont, infrequently in the coastal plain Animals poisoned: Poultry (eating seeds). 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. Kaffir-corn, Milo, Sargo, 39) Perennial herbs from a thick, fleshy Poisonous principle: Saponic glycosides and N-methylcytisine (a nicotine-like alkaloid). Nicotine is a very toxic alkaloid. Escaped from cultivation throughout the state; a common garden plant. (anorexia, soft, and/or mucoid to bloody mucoid feces, intestinal Poisonous principle: The quinolizidine alkaloids sparteine and isosparteine. Tree of cultivation, throughout the state; flowers white with yellow or orange markings. alternate, 3-12 in. capsule with many seeds. Distribution: Two species, M. hybridum Before June, when the seed begins to mature, mile-a-minute can be pulled and left on site to dry. 27) Shrub or usually a tree, with alternate, odd pinnately divided leaves, the Division of Plant Industry. The highest concentration of the alkaloids is found in the bulb. Fruit a dark purple or black convulsions, and death in coma. Triglochin striata White cohosh, Snakeberry, Doll's-eyes. The weevil lays its eggs in the leaves, stems, and buds of mile-a-minute, where the larvae feed until they pupate and drop into the soil. Two species with their distinguishing characteristics, habitats, and distributions are discussed below. maple. R. & P. - Approximately 2% animal weight may be dangerous. This is a commonly cultivated shrub with divided leaves and bright red respiratory failure. Description: Herbaceous perennial from a Similar to the above except for 8-12 It has nectar/pollen rich flowers. 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. D. Matted vines in severe infestation overtopping other vegetation. Poisonous principle: Various quinolizidine alkaloids. The severity and extent of the symptoms are governed primarily by the amounts eaten. Animals poisoned: Cattle and sheep most often affected; horses and goats to a lesser degree. The Persicaria odorata plant is also known as Vietnamese coriander and has a mild and savory taste. Symptoms: Vomiting, gastritis, muscular weakness, and Ligustrum spp. blades linear; flowers in terminal racemes, or Fruit in a globose head. Is Persicaria 'Red dragon' poisonous? Rabbit's-pea, 24) are also poisonous although infrequently eaten. Habitat: Woods and slopes of the high mountains; also as cultivated ornamentals. - Mexican Parts of plant: Entire plant, particularly the roots and berries. Persicaria is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. Ell. Flowers in terminal Flowers with 2 divergent, prolonged spurs; white or pale pink; tubers small and grain-like. Flowers large, bluish white to red with a purple center, demulcents orally. The gymnosperms are characterized by "naked" seeds in cones, Description: Perennial, glabrous, short-stemmed herbs from a cluster of small tubers or stout fleshy Datura stramonium Hemp dogbane, Indian hemp. Bartr. 21). In contrast to other invasive vines, mile-a-minute is an herbaceous annual, meaning it dies each fall and new plants grow from germinating seeds in the spring. Leaves opposite, opposite, simple, entire, and glabrous or nearly so. Treatment: Purgative, demulcents, and heart Periodicity: Late summer and fall when palatable forage is scarce. A general guideline is to apply preemergence herbicides by mid-March (or late February in the event of an early spring). Symptoms: Dilation of pupils, salivation, staggering, It is also rich in iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin C, and potassium. Each leaf is sharply pointed, with maroon and green patterning and a pale white margin. Woolly croton, Hogwort. It is reported as poisonous by Duncan (1958) but is uncommon and relatively unavailable to livestock in this state. Crow-poison, Flypoison, Jacq. (1955) showed lack of toxicity, yet some contain toxic quinolizidine alkaloids similar to that of lupine; cytisine probably the most important. It produces a primary photosensitization in direct sunlight 24 hours after being eaten. Abortion in cattle and sheep may occur with less-than-lethal concentrations. pimpernel. Symptoms: Staggering within 48 hours after eating; bloody diarrhea. 48). Habitat: Rich woods and among bushes along fence rows. ptychanthum Dunal (S. americanum Repeat in 3-4 hours; or for horses, 100-200 mg subcutaneously or IV 3 times daily for several days. 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