Symptoms: Gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, profuse diarrhea, weak pulse; rapid, labored breathing, shock; animals sometimes die from cardiovascular collapse without showing any of these symptoms. respiratory rate; increases susceptibility to heat stress; "fescue foot" in cattle. Phytolacca americana L. strawberry bush) is considered poisonous in Europe and should be suspected until more information is available. Shrub of the piedmont; flowers typically yellow stamens and the rootstock is not red. The plants become quite large and tough later in the season and are eaten only occasionally at that point. The dense foliage of this invasive weed blankets and slowly suffocates native vegetation, making it extremely destructive and persistent despite being an annual plant. edema. Poisonous principle: Hydrocyanic acid (also called prussic acid), which is one of the decomposition products formed by the action of enzymes on the glycoside amygdalin. 50), Monstera spp. Animals poisoned: All livestock and pets; usually when they have access to cuttings. Treat limb edema. Fruit: While the pale green flowers are not noticeable, this vine produces metallic blue or purple berrylike fruit in late summer, each inch across. 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. Flowers small, white, in terminally flat-topped or umbrella-shaped clusters. 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. ivy, Ivy-bush. edematous; extensive thoracic and abdominal fluids. Symptoms: Staggering within 48 hours after eating; bloody diarrhea. Sleum. Castor-oil-plant. It is rare in North Carolina but apparently more toxic than the sicklepod. Kidneys are usually swollen and the Where mile-a-minute is growing among desirable grasses, it can be selectively controlled using water-based formulations of triclopyr. Melia azederach Poisonous principle: Hypericin, a fluorescent substance. Atamasco Treatment: Atropine and prompt-acting laxative; pilocarpine. long, unevenly and sharply toothed, rootstock exhibits several air cavities, separated by plate-like cross partitions of solid tissue, as seen in a cut lengthwise through the root at the base of the stem. Symptoms: Peracute course: difficult breathing, vertigo, - white sweetclover, and M. officinalis Be sure to check the product label to ensure the site to which you are applying is listed. plant at Christmas. Description: (Fig. Distribution: (Map 8) A common spring flower in the mountains and piedmont and locally in the coastal plain. racemes. It is abundant locally in moist fields and open pinelands in the southeastern coastal plain and is possibly poisonous. 39) Perennial herbs from a thick, fleshy Not cumulative; animals may develop a tolerance. Treatment: Remove from grass. These are used medicinally in the treatment of laryngitis and asthma; overdoses act as hemoglobinuria are consistent findings. Formerly, two classes were recognizeddicots and monocotsbut recent advances have shown that some dicot lineages differentiated before the emergence of the monocots and higher dicots. Round leaflike structures, called ocreae, completely encircle the main stem at the base of each leaf petiole. panicle, with perianth parts glandless, greenish yellow. Distribution: A native of Europe, this species is often planted as an ornamental and very often escapes cultivation throughout the state. The cultivated lupines are not poisonous. agalactia (horses). sedatives. Description: (Fig. alternate, petioled, simple, hairy, and with a smooth margin or nearly so. Description: Low annual or perennial herb with a basal Treatment: Practically hopeless in most cases. (Fig. Description: Much branched, deciduous shrub or small tree with alternate, leathery, simple leaves. characters, habitats, and distributions, are described below. 21) Shrubs with opposite, oliguria to The advantage of this mix is that you can treat any invasive targets you encounter during your operation. Group number: 5. Distribution: Infrequent throughout the state. Description: Shrubs with evergreen or deciduous leaves which are In the peak growing season, mile-a-minute can put on up to 6 inches of growth a day. Preemergence herbicide plus 1 ounce/acre or 0.250.50 ounce/ acre. (glasswort), Salsola kali (spiny "flower." Persicaria affinis is a creeping, mat-forming perennial, with narrow green leaves and lollipop spikes of pale pink flowers. black nightshade, Common nightshade, Distribution: Throughout the 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. However, it does severely stunt the plant's growth. (Glottidium vesicarium (Jacq.) respiratory paralysis. Caltha palustris Clippings from landscape shrubs should be kept away from animals. camas, Pink deathcamas. Penn State Extension does not endorse or guarantee any product or recommend one product instead of another that might be similar. Red Have tree and plant questions? Necropsy: No gross lesions. Additionally, these combinations are also effective against Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum), which commonly occurs on the same sites as mile-a-minute. respiratory and cardiac failure. L. - Mountain laurel, Mountain Habitat: Frequently planted and escaped from cultivation in various habitats such as in old fields, pastures, around farm buildings, roadsides, stream banks, and edges of marshes. Parts of plant: Leaves and particularly the seeds. Related plants: The closely related plant, Lyonia lucida Sanguinaria canadensis L. Tannic acid may be helpful. Found in rich woods of the high mountains Poisonous principle: Juglone (phenolic derivative of naphthoquinone). Necropsy: Laminitis and edema of lower limb. Integrated Taxonomic Information System. The seeds can also be dried in a dehydrator on the seed and nuts setting for around 8 hours. Treatment: Gastric lavage, short-acting barbituates. Necropsy: Congestion and hemorrhage in the viscera, Necropsy: Irriation of stomach or abomasum, congestion of liver and slight Corolla yellow or rarely pink or purplish, in clusters of two or more on slender stalks. E. milii (found in the mountains and piedmont), and alternate, lanceolate, long-stalked, with toothed margin; flowers small and greenish in terminal and lateral clusters of densely crowded spikes. Fruit a globose Fruit a spreading, ascending, or drooping Lethal dose: 0.5 mg/kg. Moist or dry woods. It came to the United States from Eurasia during the middle of the 1800s era. This is a more potent rate than needed for mile-a-minute, but it allows you to treat other invasive targets during the operation. 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 Description: Herbaceous perennial from a What is the tallest Persicaria? berry in late fall and persisting into the winter. capsule rusty-pubescent panicle of pairs of small spikelets, one This is fairly common in the state in wet habitats and is sometimes associated with hay, causing disturbances when fed to horses. It also has little soil activity, and formulations are available with aquatic labeling. When seed is present, it should be bagged and destroyed. (Jacq.) Symptoms: Vomiting, excitement, muscular weakness, digestive disorders, Description: Deciduous tree. Pale kidney, proteinaceous cast and tubular Periodicity: Summer and fall; dangerous during dry weather or after frost, drought, or high temperature; second growth plants are particularly dangerous. The leaf blades often have a brown or black spot in the centre and are narrowly ovate and have entire margins. (Steud.) Description: Annual or biennial herbs with Mile-a-minute seed can remain viable for at least six years, making eradication difficult. Abortion in cattle and sheep may occur with less-than-lethal concentrations. 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! necrosis; pathologic kidney and lung changes. Ground-level stem cutting using a string trimmer or similar device is effective. 36). alternate, sessile, and clasping the stem, coarsely lobed and spiny on the margin and usually on the midrib. Treatment: Remove from the source of poisoning as soon as symptoms are noted. General supportive therapy: fluid and electrolyte imbalance correction. Animals poisoned: Cattle, horses, and pigs. 29) A stout and robust annual herb, shrub-like to 12 ft tall, with reddish or purplish stems. Most important among the poisonous shrubs are (pepperweed), Raphanus spp. 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. Gross developmental anomalies. Leaves Leaves simple, The saltwort or beachwort (Batis maritima L.) is a succulent, aromatic shrub of the salt marshes in southeastern North Carolina. E. marginata Distribution: Scattered throughout the entire state. Phoradendron leucarpum Poisonous principle: The alkaloid sanguinarine and others. Preemergence herbicide plus Plateau* (imazapic), Aquaneat (glyphosate) plus Garlon 3A (triclopyr). (Fig. mucous membranes, severe gastroenteritis, vomiting, depression, Broad spectrum antibiotics. Habitat: Moist fields and open pinelands, edges of marshes and swamps. leaflets which are narrow and coarsely toothed; leaves alternate, slightly toothed, and petioled. USDA. Only the seeds are considered poisonous in ataxia, bradycardia, Treatment: Call a veterinarian at once. sporangia-bearing structures. 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. (Oriental bittersweet) has escaped cultivation and is becoming a troublesome weed in some areas. Application timing is a challenge, as germination is based on soil temperature, which varies from year to year. Lantana, particularly Horsechestnut. Flowers golden yellow, one or two in the axils of the old leaves, or forming leafy It produces a primary photosensitization in direct sunlight 24 hours after being eaten. bittersweet. Other animals poisoned are cattle, sheep, goats, rabbits, rats, and dogs. Eubotrys and Leucothoe spp. opposite or in whorls of 3, 1-2 in. Leaves evergreen, leathery, The wild or cultivated onions and wild (field) garlic are common. Parts of plant: Leaves and unripe fruits. Flowers solitary or in clusters; Moist woods and stream banks. L., which is found mostly in the mountains, but locally eastward into the coastal plain. *. Flowers in terminal hyperemia extending into the cortex; bladder Flowers in 5). Similar to the above except for 8-12 Cannabis sativa L. During winter, the tangle of dead stems persists, forming a mat over desirable vegetation. One unconfirmed case in cattle. opposite, sessile, acute at the apex. It is poisonous to livestock because it contains protoanemonin, but is of little importance in North Carolina. Once the many seeds housed inside of the small flowers are dispersed by wind and germinate, new plants start growing rapidly and may bloom when they are merely several inches tall. Species Survival Commission. rhizome; stem leafless, bearing a one-sided alternate, 4-10 in. berry. Thyrotropin-releasing hormone and reserpine have been beneficial in treating Animals poisoned: Poultry (eating seeds). Habitat: Waste places, roadsides, fence rows, and cultivated fields. Distribution: These include four species, all rather similar. L. - Eastern baccharis, Silverling, Groundsel-tree. Poisonous principle: An oil, protoanemonin, in highest concentration at time of flowering. Iris Feeds containing large amounts of seeds of - Mexican L. - Milkbush, Pencil-tree. (Dangerous, but uncommon). This member of the buckwheat family prefers a partial to full sun environment and damp conditions. Tobacco may also be dangerous to puppies and birds if they have access to cigarettes, racemes, the sexes in separate flowers, the female flowers at the lower part of the raceme and lacking ptychanthum Dunal (S. americanum. - Eyebane, Milk purslane, Ferns and related plants reproduce by dispersing spores rather than Mohr.) Pale persicaria is a native annual found throughout the UK in waste places and cultivated ground especially on damp soils. spp. in a spasms, convulsions, and finally death; with small quantities eaten, the general health and milk production of cows diminishes; bitterweed often causes bitterness in milk. Symptoms are vomiting, rootstock. Senna obtusifolia Kalmia. - Greater Leaves Although these two are very similar, Livestock should not have access to living plants or clippings. Sometimes, however, there is a rapid reaction with few outward signs of poisoning and the animal dies usually less than 1 hour after eating the plant or seeds. S. canadensis Persicaria lapathifolia is an annual herb with erect reddish stems with swollen joints, growing to a height of 20 to 80 cm (8 to 31 in). Necropsy: Acute: no lesions. Treatment: Ineffective once clinical signs are observed. (Fig. plant. 13). Necropsy: Characteristic of gastroenteritis; fatty degeneration of liver and kidney. anuria, and hematuria). (Dangerous but uncommon). dilated pupils, discolored mouth and nostrils, refusal to eat and drink, and finally death. raceme of nodding, white, aromatic, bell-shaped flowers. Fruit a 3-lobed 45). 38) Annual weed, 3-5 ft tall with an erect stout stem with spreading branches near the top of the stem; ill-scented. Subacute: liver, spleen, and lungs are engorged with dark blood; right heart is empty, but the left heart contains dark, thickened blood. Treatment: Nerve, heart, and respiratory Columbia University. Parts of plant: Aboveground parts; green or dried in hay. Death on exertion. Tiny, white to greenish-white, beady, jumpseed-like flowers on long, slender, wand-like stems appear in mid to late summer, but are not particularly showy. A. hippocastanum respiratory failure. Symptoms: Primary photosensitization -- blisters and scabs in white areas of body; difficulty breathing, rapid pulse, foaming at mouth; death occurs in severe cases, very often from starvation. Moist fields and woods. Spider-lily. It typically forms a spreading foliage mound 2-3 feet tall and as wide or wider. These plants are 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. They die from diarrhea, rapid breathing, rapid pulse, Animals poisoned: Mostly sheep and goats but also cattle and horses. alternate, sessile and clasping, not spiny; margin wavy, lobed, or toothed. Periodicity: Spring (young plants) or fall (seeds). (anoxia). Distribution: (Map 37) Native of Asia, widely cultivated and escaped in the coastal plain and piedmont. - Yellow corydalis, Yellow Leaves evergreen, Center for Environmental Research and Conservation. hemorrhages. Large tree of the mountains; flowers yellow. Coastal plain, piedmont, and rarely in the mountains 11). There are also long bristles in the flower clusters of oriental ladys thumb (which is known as P. longisetum instead of P. maculosa). Symptoms: Salivation, intense thirst, emesis, diarrhea. The four species, with identifying characters, habitats, and distributions Flowers white, pink, red, or yellow. Pennsylvania State University. Schedonorus arundinaceus Poisonous principle, Symptoms, etc. panicle of yellow-green or greenish purple flowers, each of which is about 3/8 in. capsule. See also: Invasive Plant Fact Sheets for plant species (trees, shrubs, vines, herbs and aquatic plants) that have impacted the state's natural lands. arthrogryposis; cleft palate reported in cattle. Stem simple, erect, bearing a large compound Description: (Fig. The solution may be drones carrying environmentally friendly pods packed with tiny weevils. Argemone mexicana L. Fruit in a globose head. - Squirrel-corn, Turkey-corn. Poisonous principle: The coumarin glycoside aesculin, saponins (aescin), possibly alkaloids, and neurotoxins. Habitat: Meadows, thickets, moist banks of streams, springheads, seepage areas, and various habitats where the soil is wet or moist. One of my favorite ways to eat Ladys Thumb is as a breakfast food. Flowers much reduced and clustered in small cup-like structures that resemble a flower. Death if eaten in large enough quantity. Description: Shrubs with leathery, evergreen leaves. Deer-Resistant Annuals and Biennials. Treatment: Parenteral sodium nitrite/sodium thiosulfate. Sudden death from high cyanide concentration (cherry red blood and asphyxia. spasms and convulsions, rapid and weak pulse, elevated temperature, difficulty in breathing, and Ell.) acrid resinous substance that can cause poisoning if eaten in quanitity. sepals 2, petals 4, L. - Spotted tachycardia, depression, Ladys Thumb typically grows in clumps and can resemble a small bush due to the close proximity of each individual plant. Wild indigo, False indigo. mucous membrane, and others. Family: Piperaceae. Roth, and C. pallida Poisonous principle: Alkaloids, which are cumulative. Legumes flat. Distribution: (Map 3) Fairly common in the mountains and locally through the piedmont and coastal plain. raceme or panicle; A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. capsule. Jumpseed is a perennial, named for its seeds which can "jump" several feet when a ripe seedpod is disturbed. 4) Perennial herb with orange-red juice, arising from a horizontal Caulophyllum thalictroides The plants are spread by the branching of the underground rhizome. Nodding smartweed is easily distinguishable from other weeds due to its long, narrow leaves and tiny, yellow-brown seeds. Rare in North Carolina. Wild animals are not as subject to poisoning as are domestic animals, and they often feed freely on these evergreen heaths especially during Symptoms: Weakness and trembling increasing with exercise, quickened and labored respiration, and a pungent odor to the breath. (Map 46). corydalis, Rock fumewort. Fruit 2-winged, each half with a single, basal seed. Cut back after flowering and divide congested clumps every three years. Related plants: Aralia spinosa L. Because of this, these plants are commonly foraged to be used as treatments for stomach pains and other issues. The management calendar for mile-a-minute emphasizes treatment before seed set. Persicaria maculosa: summit of sheathing stipule fringed with hairs mostly 0.2-2 mm long and leaf blades with a dark blotch or crescent-shaped mark on the upper surface (vs. P. longiseta, with summit of sheathing stipule fringed with hairs mostly 1-4 mm long and leaf blades without dark blotches or marks on the upper surface). purgative in small amounts. The distinguishing characteristics of the two species, habitats, and distributions are described below. Leaves small, I have plenty here(central Labrador, Canada) that came in a bag of fall rye I bought from somewhere in Nova Scotia to be used as a plow-down green manure..now I have uses for it other than exercise pulling it out!! convulsions and death. cathartic to reduce absorption of toxic compounds. Habitat: Rich woods and cliffs; D. eximia is often cultivated and escapes around gardens, fence rows, and buildings. In the United States Ladys Thumb and other varieties of Smartweed can be found in USDA Growing Zones 2 through 10. (Walt.) Parts of plant: All parts, green or dried. Seeds also contain chrysarobin and lectin (toxalbumins); alkaloids. agalactia, prolonged gestation, abortions, retained placentas, thickened placentas, and rebreeding problems. Minimum lethal dose for sheep is 15-20 oz of young leaves per 100 lb of body weight. Distribution: Entire state, but more common in the mountains and piedmont. White Walnut, Black Walnut. Symptoms: Frothing at mouth, nausea, vomiting, weakness and staggering, rapid and irregular respiration, lower than normal temperature. diarrhea, respiratory paralysis, and death. Distribution: (Map 22) Mostly in the piedmont and northern coastal plain. Parts of plant: Entire plant. Habitat: In many different deciduous trees. (L.) Pers. Congested visceral organs. Habitat: Waste places, barnyards, and cultivated grounds. Sautee leaves and chopped stem parts, and use them as a part of a foraged stir fry dish. Distribution: Found commonly throughout the state. Animals poisoned: Swine, cattle, and sheep. perennial rootstock. Habitat: Shallow streams, drainage ditches, and marshes. Poisonous principle: Exact identity unknown, but possibly a saponic glycoside, phytolaccatocin, and related triterpenes, oxalic acid, and alkaloid (phytolaccin). 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. diarrhea, excitement or depression, weak heart, partial to complete paralysis, difficult breathing. The seeds from young plants are also edible. Where bars are dimmed, this timing is less effective because of ripened seed being present. Habitat: Wasteplaces, marshy areas, and various localities where the soil is fairly moist. Ladys Thumb is not picky about soil quality. Two species: Urine from affected animals causes mydriasis in laboratory animals (diagnostic). (Fig. Leaves opposite, Some species are cultivated and often escape and become locally abundant. leaflets per leaf. - Nandina, 7) A coarse, smooth branching herb, 3-12 ft tall, with a large hemorrhage in the trachea and lungs, and on serous membrane surfaces; odor of almonds may be apparent. White cohosh, Snakeberry, Doll's-eyes. (Map 18). Habitat: Rich woods and open fields or pastures. Calycanthus floridus L. - Some are reported as poisonous and others are only suspected. Description: Perennial herbs with erect or spreading stems. Treatment: Purgative, demulcents, and heart It is also rich in iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin C, and potassium. Scott's-broom. - 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. Symptoms: Cattle -- high fever, loss of appetite, weight loss, difficult breathing, tenesmus with partial eversion of the rectum, enlarged liver and spleen, wide. necrosis; distended bladder; dark-colored bile. Poisonous principle: Coumarin is a harmless substance, but under certain conditions (damage by frost or dry weather, badly harvested, molding when stacked with high [over 50%] moisture, or other unknown conditions) it is changed to dicoumarol, a potent anticoagulant. Pennsylvania State University. Animals poisoned: Cattle and pets. Flowers large, bluish white to red with a purple center, Ataxia, difficulty in turning, and general weakness but nervousness are early signs. Symptoms: Salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pains, muscular weakness, difficulty in walking, general paralysis, long, simple, petioled. Twenty-five pounds of fresh material are required to kill a mature horse. Found in dry thickets, borders of woods, uplands, waste places. long; flowers inconspicuous on a stalk the height of the leaves. To make this application more flexible, add a low rate of imazapic or sulfometuron to the mixture. Rocky Mountain Research Station. pistil splits while young and exposes the 2 (Map 58). Related plants: The Japanese andromeda (Pieris japonica Alfalfa is one of our most important forage crops used extensively as green manure and fodder. This plant is native to the eastern United States but can be found growing in other parts of the country as well. There is another type of ladys thumb to be aware of oriental ladys thumb. Poisonous principle: The alkaloid buxine and others. Jacq. The fruit is similar to that of Thickened placenta; foot lesions similar to chronic Symptoms: Depression, anorexia, general weakness, rapid pulse and breathing, subnormal temperature, Solanum Toxicity: Non-Toxicity: Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats. long, three-veined, coarsely toothed, opposite, petiolate, broadly ovate to round with cordate base, the margin coarsely crenate. C. sagittalis L., C. spectablilis The leaves are alternate and almost stalkless. Symptoms: Abnormal breathing, trembling and jerking of muscles; spasms or convulsions may develop and continue at short intervals until death due to Habitat: Various habitats, wet or moist woods or fields, or dry roadsides and fields. Descriptions of the two species, with identifying characters, habitats, 46) Herbaceous perennial 1-4 ft tall, with erect and simple or branched stems. Symptoms: Gastrointestinal and renal dysfunction; constipation and later bloody Edema of connective tissue around kidneys, with blood in the Triclopyr controls broadleaved plants, leaving grasses and grasslike plants largely intact. D. canadensis (Group number 2.) (wahoo, Left: Triangular leaves and round leaflike structures, called ocreae. obtusifolia L.; C. tora of earlier authors) Poisonous principle: The resin tetrahydrocannabinol and related compounds. Arrow-grass, Fruit a large, smooth capsule with numerous seeds; opening by small valves near the top. The flower and fruit appear in the fork between the leaves and are partially hidden by the leaves. (Of minor importance). hemorrhage in kidney; blood may be in intestines. - Smartweeds, Animals poisoned: Cattle and poultry; 1/2 to 1 lb of cockle to 100 lb live weight of animal is enough to cause death. They can be dispersed easily by moving contaminated soil or through water in riparian or wetland areas. intenstine. Tall fescue is a There is little information about the poisonous properties of this plant. respiratory, heat, and nerve stimulants would be of aid. (L. editorum Fern. Symptoms: Irritation to mucous - Painted buckeye. Leaves narrowed at the base and apex, usually Every part of the Ladys Thumb plant is edible. National Genetic Resources Program. Poisonous principle: Unknown; possibly peptide and sequiterpene alkaloids, and glycosides. These herbicides will control emerged and germinating seedlings long enough to allow the less soluble preemergence herbicides time to move through soil into the germination zone. (L.) Irwin & Barneby (Cassia Seedlings: Cotyledons are elliptic to lanceolate in outline, whit hairs along the margins. Maps can be downloaded and shared. panicles, appearing with the leaves. Animals poisoned: Animals with areas of white skin. Symptoms: There is a several-hour latent period after ingestion. Allspice, Carolina Although usually not eaten, or not available to livestock, it is poisonous to cattle and sheep at about 1% of body weight. Xanthium strumarium parts plus modified leaves (sepals and petals) form a Fruit a black Fruit a large Ruminants -- Both of these herbicides are soil active and have postemergence activity. Symptoms: See Aconitum. or red or blue "berries," and usually evergreen, needle-like or raceme. Get expert help by visiting, calling, or submitting your questions to the Arboretum's Plant Clinic during operating hours . pets if stored in an accessible location. Deciduous leaves; stems erect and gray; flower clusters terminal, straight, divergent to erect and with flowers only on one side; fruit not lobed nausea and vomiting, frequent defecation. ergotism. D. Don) is commonly cultivated as an ornamental shrub. DC.). 51) Tall, coarse, herbaceous perennials from a scaly, thick P. pensylvanica Leaves Habitat: Railroad embankments, roadsides, stream banks, old fields, or moist woods. Persicaria odorata has no toxic effects reported. These last two species are questionably poisonous. long, 4-winged, with cross-partitions between the seeds, indehiscent. Animals poisoned: Cattle, sheep, hogs, horses, mules, and goats. Parts of plant: Fruits mostly; flowers, leaves, and bark also contain some of the poisonous principle. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. opposite, simple, entire, and glabrous or nearly so. Although it is relatively uncommon in North Carolina, it is scattered sparsely in nearly all parts of the state. rootstocks. They contain a toxic Dietary supplements (sodium sulfate 340 mg/kg body weight), high protein diet. Persicaria/Polygonum JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. 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