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Name the plant

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DIGITALIS PURPUREA – purple foxglove

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Family name of DIGITALIS PURPUREA – purple foxglove

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Plantaginaceae

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Habitat of DIGITALIS PURPUREA – purple foxglove

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Acidophilous Forests

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Chemical gorups of DIGITALIS PURPUREA – purple foxglove

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Cardiac glycosides

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Poisenous compoud of DIGITALIS PURPUREA – purple foxglove

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Digitoxin
Digoxin
Gitoxin

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Spesific symptoms of DIGITALIS PURPUREA – purple foxglove

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Ca2+ and Na+ channel inhibitors
Irregular/slow heart beat
ST depression

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Name the plant

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DIGITALIS PURPUREA – purple foxglove

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ADONIS VERNALIS – spring pheasant’s eye

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ADONIS VERNALIS – spring pheasant’s eye

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Family of ADONIS VERNALIS – spring pheasant’s eye

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Ranunculaceae

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Habitat of ADONIS VERNALIS – spring pheasant’s eye

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Dry Meadows

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Chemical group of ADONIS VERNALIS – spring pheasant’s eye

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Cardiac glycosides

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Poisonous compounds ADONIS VERNALIS – spring pheasant’s eye

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Adonitoxin

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Specific symptoms of ADONIS VERNALIS – spring pheasant’s eye

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Ca2+ and Na+ channel inhibitors
Irregular/slow heart beat
ST Depression

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CONVALLARIA MAJALIS – lily-of-the-valley

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CONVALLARIA MAJALIS – lily-of-the-valley

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Family of CONVALLARIA MAJALIS – lily-of-the-valley

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Asparageceae

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Habitat of CONVALLARIA MAJALIS – lily-of-the-valley

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Forest, parks, gardens

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Chemical groups of CONVALLARIA MAJALIS – lily-of-the-valley

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Cardiac glycosides

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Poisonous compounds of CONVALLARIA MAJALIS – lily-of-the-valley

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Convallatoxin

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Specific symptoms of CONVALLARIA MAJALIS – lily-of-the-valley

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Ca+ and Na+ channel inibitors
Irregular/slow heart beat
ST depression

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ASCLEPIAS SYRIACA – common milkweed

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ASCLEPIAS SYRIACA – common milkweed

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ASCLEPIAS SYRIACA – common milkweed

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Family of ASCLEPIAS SYRIACA – common milkweed

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Apocynaceae

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Habitat of ASCLEPIAS SYRIACA – common milkweed

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Disturbed grassland, mainly on sandy soils

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Chemical groups of ASCLEPIAS SYRIACA – common milkweed

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Cardiac glycosides

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Poisensous compound of ASCLEPIAS SYRIACA – common milkweed

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Syriogenin

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Spesific symptoms of ASCLEPIAS SYRIACA – common milkweed

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Ca2+ and Na+ channel inhibitors
Irregular/slow heart beat
ST depression

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30
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Name the plant

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VINCETOXICUM HIRUNDINARIA – white swallow-wort

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VINCETOXICUM HIRUNDINARIA – white swallow-wort

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Family of VINCETOXICUM HIRUNDINARIA – white swallow-wort

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Apocynaceae

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Habitat of VINCETOXICUM HIRUNDINARIA – white swallow-wort

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Forest, dry grassland

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Chemical group of VINCETOXICUM HIRUNDINARIA – white swallow-wort

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Cardiac glycosides

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Poisonous compound of VINCETOXICUM HIRUNDINARIA – white swallow-wort

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Hirundigenin

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Specific symptoms of VINCETOXICUM HIRUNDINARIA – white swallow-wort

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Ca2+ & Na+ Channel inhibitors:
Irregular/Slow Heart Beat
ST Depression (ECG)

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37
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HELLEBORUS PURPURASCENS – purple hellebore

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38
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HELLEBORUS PURPURASCENS – purple hellebore

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Family of HELLEBORUS PURPURASCENS – purple hellebore

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Ranunculaceae

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40
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Habitat of HELLEBORUS PURPURASCENS – purple hellebore

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Fresh forest, gardens

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41
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Chemical compounds of HELLEBORUS PURPURASCENS – purple hellebore

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Cardiac glycosides

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42
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Poisenous compound of HELLEBORUS PURPURASCENS – purple hellebore

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Hellebrin

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43
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Specific symptoms of HELLEBORUS PURPURASCENS – purple hellebore

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Ca2+ & Na+ Channel inhibitors:
Irregular/Slow Heart Beat
ST Depression (ECG)

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44
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Name the plant

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TAXUS BACCATA – yew

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45
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Name the plant

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TAXUS BACCATA – yew

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46
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Family of TAXUS BACCATA – yew

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Taxaceae

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47
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Habitat of TAXUS BACCATA – yew

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Mountainous forest,

Evergreen garden plant

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Chemical group of TAXUS BACCATA – yew

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Diterpene, pseudoalkaloids

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Poisenous compounds of TAXUS BACCATA – yew

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Taxine B

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50
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Specific symptoms of TAXUS BACCATA – yew

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Ca2+ & Na+ Channel inhibitors:

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51
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Name A and B

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Convallaria majalis (a) vs. Allium ursinum (b)

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52
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Name the plant

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Datura stramonium - Jimsonweed

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53
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Name the plant

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Datura stramonium - Jimsonweed

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54
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Family name of Datura stramonium - Jimsonweed

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Solanaceae

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Habitat of Datura stramonium - Jimsonweed

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Nutrient (NO3-) rich soils

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Chemical groups of Datura stramonium - Jimsonweed

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Tropane Alkaloids

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57
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Poisonous compounds of Datura stramonium - Jimsonweed

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Scopolamine

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Specific symptoms of Datura stramonium - Jimsonweed

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Rapid breathing
Spasms,
Seizures
Respiratory Failure

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59
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Name the plant

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Hyoscyamus niger- Henbane

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60
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name the plant

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Hyoscyamus niger- Henbane

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Family of Hyoscyamus niger- Henbane

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Solanaceae

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62
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habitat of Hyoscyamus niger- Henbane

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Disturbed Ground

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63
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chemical group of Hyoscyamus niger- Henbane

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Tropane Alkaloids

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64
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poisonous compounds of Hyoscyamus niger- Henbane

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Scopolamine

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65
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specific symptoms of Hyoscyamus niger- Henbane

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Rapid Breathing
Spasms,
Seizures
Respiratory Failure

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66
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name the plant

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Atropa belladonna - Deadly Nightshade

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67
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name the plant

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Atropa belladonna - Deadly Nightshade

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68
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Family of Atropa belladonna - Deadly Nightshade

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Solanaceae

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Habitat of Atropa belladonna - Deadly Nightshade

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Shady Forests from early summer

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chemical group of Atropa belladonna - Deadly Nightshade

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Tropane Alkaloids

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Poisonous compound of Atropa belladonna - Deadly Nightshade

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Scopolamine

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Specific symptoms of Atropa belladonna - Deadly Nightshade

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Rapid Breathing
Spasms,
Seizures
Respiratory Failure

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73
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name the plant

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Papaver rhoeas - Field Poppy

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74
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name the plant

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Papaver rhoeas - Field Poppy

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75
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family group of Papaver rhoeas - Field Poppy

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Papaveraceae

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habitat of Papaver rhoeas - Field Poppy

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Agricultural weed

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Chemical group of Papaver rhoeas - Field Poppy

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Banzylisoquinoline Alkaloids

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Poisonous compounds of Papaver rhoeas - Field Poppy

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Rhoedine/ Papaverine

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Specific symptoms of Papaver rhoeas - Field Poppy

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, vomiting

, constipation, coma, hallucinations, death

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80
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Name the plant

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Conium maculatum - Hemlock

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81
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Name the plant

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Conium maculatum - Hemlock

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82
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Family name of Conium maculatum - Hemlock

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Apiaceae

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83
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name the plant

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Conium maculatum - Hemlock

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84
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Habitat of Conium maculatum - Hemlock

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Disturbed Habitats on nutrient rich soils

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Chemical group of Conium maculatum - Hemlock

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Piperidine Alkaloids

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Poisonous group of Conium maculatum - Hemlock

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Coniine, Coniceine

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Specific symptoms of Conium maculatum - Hemlock

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Uncontrolled urination
Paralysis of limbs
Slow, laboured and irregular Respiration

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88
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name the plant

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Aconitum vulparia - Wolfsbane

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89
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Name the plant

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Aconitum vulparia - Wolfsbane

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90
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Family name of Aconitum vulparia - Wolfsbane

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Ranunculaceae

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Habitat of Aconitum vulparia - Wolfsbane

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Mountainous Forests or Gardens

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chemical group of Aconitum vulparia - Wolfsbane

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Diterpene, Pseudoalkaloids

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Poisonous compounds of Aconitum vulparia - Wolfsbane

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Aconitine

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specific symptoms of Aconitum vulparia - Wolfsbane

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Resp. Failure)
Cardiac Arrest –
death
Tingling and numbness

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95
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Name the plant

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Solanum nigrum - Black Nightshade

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96
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Name the plant

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Solanum nigrum - Black Nightshade

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97
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family of Solanum nigrum - Black Nightshade

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Solanaceae

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98
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Habitat of Solanum nigrum - Black Nightshade

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Disturbed Habitats, rich in Nutrient content etc, crop fields, gardens from summer

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99
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chemical group of Solanum nigrum - Black Nightshade

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Steroidal

Pseudoalkaloids

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Poisonous compounds of Solanum nigrum - Black Nightshade

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Specific symptoms of Solanum nigrum - Black Nightshade

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Dizziness
Cardiac arrythmia
Death

102
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Name the plant

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Veratrum album - White Hellebore

103
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name the plant

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Veratrum album - White Hellebore

104
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family name of Veratrum album - White Hellebore

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Melanthiaceae

105
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habitat of Veratrum album - White Hellebore

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Lush Grasslands from early Spring

106
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chemical group of Veratrum album - White Hellebore

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Steroidal

Pseudoalkaloids

107
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poisonous compounds of Veratrum album - White Hellebore

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Jervine
Veratridine
Protoveratrine

108
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Specific symptoms of Veratrum album - White Hellebore

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Inhibits smooth muscle protein.

Mutagenic effect for embryos

109
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Name the plant

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Agrostemma githago -Corncockle

110
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Name the plant

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Agrostemma githago - Corncockle

111
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family name of Agrostemma githago - Corncockle

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Caryophyllaceae

112
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Habitat of Agrostemma githago - Corncockle

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Weed of Wheat

113
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Chemical group of Agrostemma githago - Corncockle

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NON-Steroidal Triterpenoids

114
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Poisonous compounds of Agrostemma githago - Corncockle

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Triterpenoid

Saponins: Agrostin

115
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Specific symptoms of Agrostemma githago - Corncockle

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Acute poisoning:

Resp. Depression, Vomiting Diarrhoea Paralysis

116
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name the plant

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Equisetum arvense - Field Horsetail

117
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name the plant

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Equisetum arvense - Field Horsetail

118
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family name of Equisetum arvense - Field Horsetail

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Equisetaceae

119
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habitat of Equisetum arvense - Field Horsetail

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Agricultural Weed, Disturbed Grasslands

120
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chemical group of Equisetum arvense - Field Horsetail

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Amino Acid Derivatives

121
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Poisonous compounds of Equisetum arvense - Field Horsetail

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Thiaminase (enzyme)

122
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Specific symptoms of Equisetum arvense - Field Horsetail

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Weakness, decreased milk production.
In Ruminants:behavioural disorders
Brain becomes inflamed

123
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Name the plant

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Euphorbia cyparissias - Cypress Spurge

124
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name the plant

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Euphorbia cyparissias - Cypress Spurge

125
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family name of Euphorbia cyparissias - Cypress Spurge

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Euphorbiaceae

126
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habitat of Euphorbia cyparissias - Cypress Spurge

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Dry Pastures, Gravelly Roadsides, meadows from summer

127
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Chemical group of Euphorbia cyparissias - Cypress Spurge

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Diterpenoids

128
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Poisonous compound Euphorbia cyparissias - Cypress Spurge

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Phorbol Esters

129
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Specific symptoms of Euphorbia cyparissias - Cypress Spurge

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Releases proteases and damages

tissue > Inflammation of gastrointestinal tract, diarrhoea, colic

130
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name the plant

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Hedera helix - Ivy

131
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name the plant

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Hedera helix - Ivy

132
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family name of Hedera helix - Ivy

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Araliaceae

133
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habitat of Hedera helix - Ivy

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Disturbed, Nutrient

soil (Forests, Gardens)

134
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chemical group of Hedera helix - Ivy

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Triterpenoid Glycoside

135
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poisonous compound of Hedera helix - Ivy

136
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specific symptoms of Hedera helix - Ivy

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Saponin effect (Frothy Bloat) that irritates GT

137
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name the plant

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Quercus spp. - Oak Species

138
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family name of Quercus spp. - Oak Species

139
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habitat of Quercus spp. - Oak Species

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Mainly in Forests

140
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chemical groups of Quercus spp. - Oak Species

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Gallic Acid Derivates

Polyphenolic Compounds

141
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poisonous compound of Quercus spp. - Oak Species

142
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specific symptoms of Quercus spp. - Oak Species

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Constipation,
dehydration
Swollen kidneys

143
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name the plant

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Hypericum perforatum - St. John’s Wort

144
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name the plant

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Hypericum perforatum - St. John’s Wort

145
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family name of Hypericum perforatum - St. John’s Wort

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Hypericaceae

146
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habitat of Hypericum perforatum - St. John’s Wort

A

Dried Pastures, Roadsides, gardens

147
Q

chemical group of Hypericum perforatum - St. John’s Wort

A

Specific Glycoalkaloid

148
Q

poisonous compound of Hypericum perforatum - St. John’s Wort

149
Q

specific symptoms of Hypericum perforatum - St. John’s Wort

A

Primary Photosensitisation: Rashes, Lesions, Ulcerations

150
Q

Name the plant

A

Senecio spp. - Ragwort Species

151
Q

Name the plant

A

Senecio spp. - Ragwort Species

152
Q

Family name of Senecio spp. - Ragwort Species

A

Asteraceae

153
Q

Habitat of Senecio spp. - Ragwort Species

A

Grasslands, Disturbed Habitats

154
Q

Chemical group of Senecio spp. - Ragwort Species

A

Pyrrolysidine

Alkaloids

155
Q

Poisonous compound of Senecio spp. - Ragwort Species

A

Senecionine

156
Q

Specific symptoms of Senecio spp. - Ragwort Species

A

Gallbladder often oedematous > Secondary Photosensitisation (Symptoms within a few months):
Chronic Cyrrhosis

157
Q

Name the plant

A

Ambrosia artemisiifolia - Common Ragweed

158
Q

Name the plant

A

Ambrosia artemisiifolia - Common Ragweed

159
Q

Family name of Ambrosia artemisiifolia - Common Ragweed

A

Asteraceae

160
Q

Habitat of Ambrosia artemisiifolia - Common Ragweed

A

Disturbed Habitats

161
Q

Chemical group of Ambrosia artemisiifolia - Common Ragweed

A

Sesquiterpenoids

162
Q

Poisonous compound of Ambrosia artemisiifolia - Common Ragweed

163
Q

Specific symptoms of Ambrosia artemisiifolia - Common Ragweed

A

Contact Dermatitis,

But also kidney & liver damage & CNS symptoms

164
Q

Name the plant

A

Glechoma hederacea - Ground Ivy

165
Q

Name the plant

A

Glechoma hederacea - Ground Ivy

166
Q

Family name of Glechoma hederacea - Ground Ivy

167
Q

Habitat of Glechoma hederacea - Ground Ivy

A

Forests, Disturbed Grasslands

168
Q

Chemical group of Glechoma hederacea - Ground Ivy

A

Monoterpenoid Compounds

169
Q

Poisonous compound of Glechoma hederacea - Ground Ivy

170
Q

Specific symptoms of Glechoma hederacea - Ground Ivy

A

Lung Edema

171
Q

Name the plant

A

Tanacetum vulgare - Tansy

172
Q

Name the plant

A

Tanacetum vulgare - Tansy

173
Q

Family name of Tanacetum vulgare - Tansy

A

Asteraceae

174
Q

Habitat of Tanacetum vulgare - Tansy

A

Disturbed Pastures, Meadows

175
Q

Chemical group of Tanacetum vulgare - Tansy

A

Monoterpenoids

176
Q

Poisonous compound of Tanacetum vulgare - Tansy

177
Q

Specific symptoms of Tanacetum vulgare - Tansy

A

Reduced Neuronal Excitability > Hyperpolarisation of cell membrane
Contact dermatitis

178
Q

Name the plant

A

Ranunculus acris - Tall Buttercup

179
Q

Name the plant

A

Ranunculus acris - Tall Buttercup

180
Q

Family name of Ranunculus acris - Tall Buttercup

A

Ranunculaceae

181
Q

Chemical group of Ranunculus acris - Tall Buttercup

182
Q

Poisonous compound of Ranunculus acris - Tall Buttercup

A

Protoanemonin

183
Q

Habitat of Ranunculus acris - Tall Buttercup

A

Dry Pastures, Meadows

184
Q

Specific symptoms of Ranunculus acris - Tall Buttercup

A 
cell death
Growth depression
Skin and mouth irritation
Seizures
low heart rate
185
Q

Name the plant

A

Caltha palustris - Marsh Marigold

186
Q

Name the plant

A

Caltha palustris - Marsh Marigold

187
Q

Family name of Caltha palustris - Marsh Marigold

A

Ranunculaceae

188
Q

Habitat of Caltha palustris - Marsh Marigold

A

Fresh Meadows, Marshes, Garden Ponds

189
Q

Chemical group of Caltha palustris - Marsh Marigold

190
Q

Poisonous compound of Caltha palustris - Marsh Marigold

A

Protoanemonin

191
Q

Specific symptoms of Caltha palustris - Marsh Marigold

A

cell death
Growth depression

Seizures
low heart rate

192
Q

Name the plant

A

Aristolochia clematitis - European Birthwort

193
Q

Name the plant

A

Aristolochia clematitis - European Birthwort

194
Q

Family name of Aristolochia clematitis - European Birthwort

A

Aristolochiaceae

195
Q

Habitat of Aristolochia clematitis - European Birthwort

A

Disturbed Habitats, Gardens, Orchards, crop fields

196
Q

Chemical group Aristolochia clematitis - European Birthwort

A

Protoalkaloids

197
Q

poisonous compound of Aristolochia clematitis - European Birthwort

A

Aristolochic Acids

198
Q

Specific symptoms of Aristolochia clematitis - European Birthwort

A

Kidney Damage,
Urothelial Cancer
Necrosis of renal tubules, Atrophy of spleen & thymus, ulceration of forestomach

199
Q

Name the plant

A

Pteridium aquilinum - Bracken Fern

200
Q

Name the plant

A

Pteridium aquilinum - Bracken Fern

201
Q

Family name of Pteridium aquilinum - Bracken Fern

A

Dennstaedetiaceae

202
Q

Habitat of Pteridium aquilinum - Bracken Fern

A

Forests, Disturbed Areas, Acidic Soils

203
Q

Chemical group of Pteridium aquilinum - Bracken Fern

A

Cyanogenic Glycosides
AA Derivates
Carcinogenic Norsesquiterpene

204
Q

Poisonous compound of Pteridium aquilinum - Bracken Fern

A

Prunasian
Thiaminase
Ptaquilioside

205
Q

Specific symptoms of Pteridium aquilinum - Bracken Fern

A

Ruminants: Damage to bone marrow, Problems clotting and RBC synthesis
>Gall Bladder Tumors >Haemorrhages in all tissues
Non-Ruminants:
Thiamine Defficiency > CNS effects

206
Q

Name the plant

A

Rumex acetosella - Sheep’s Sorrel

207
Q

Name the plant

A

Rumex acetosella - Sheep’s Sorrel

208
Q

Family name of Rumex acetosella - Sheep’s Sorrel

A

Polygonaceae

209
Q

Habitat of Rumex acetosella - Sheep’s Sorrel

A

Dry Grasslands, especially with acidic soils

210
Q

Chemical group of Rumex acetosella - Sheep’s Sorrel

A

Oxalic Acids/Organic Acids

211
Q

Poisonous compound of Rumex acetosella - Sheep’s Sorrel

A

Oxalic Acids

212
Q

Specific symptoms of Rumex acetosella - Sheep’s Sorrel

A

Soluble Type:
Astringent taste, leads to GT irritation
Form insoluble precipitates (oxalate crystals)
Calcium oxalate > hypocalcaemia > disorders in bone development & milk production
Insoluble type:
Stored in idioblast cells Crystals can penetrate into skin, mucous membranes > inflammation, salivation, renal disorders > oxalosis Oxalate crystals begin accumulating in the blood, eyes, bones, muscles, blood vessels, heart and other organs
Damage to Kidney Tubules,
Decreased Ca2+ uptake&raquo_space; Tetany, Tremors, Collapse

213
Q

Name the plant

A

Amaranthus retroflexus - Redroot Pigweed

214
Q

Name the plant

A

Amaranthus retroflexus - Redroot Pigweed

215
Q

Family name of Amaranthus retroflexus - Redroot Pigweed

A

Amaranthaceae

216
Q

Habitat of Amaranthus retroflexus - Redroot Pigweed

A

Disturbed Habitats, Grasslands, Roadsides

217
Q

Chemical group of Amaranthus retroflexus - Redroot Pigweed

218
Q

Poisonous compound of Amaranthus retroflexus - Redroot Pigweed

A

Methemoglobin

219
Q

Specific symptoms of Amaranthus retroflexus - Redroot Pigweed

A

Methemoglobinemia
15-20%: Cyanosis (discolouration of skin)
20-50%: Headache, laboured breathing, weakness

220
Q

Name the plant

A

Colchicum autumnale - Meadow Saffron

221
Q

Name the plant

A

Colchicum autumnale - Meadow Saffron

222
Q

Family name of Colchicum autumnale - Meadow Saffron

A

Colchicaceae

223
Q

Habitat of Colchicum autumnale - Meadow Saffron

A

Fresh Meadows

224
Q

Chemical group of Colchicum autumnale - Meadow Saffron

A

Colchicin Protoalkaloid

225
Q

Poisonous compound of Colchicum autumnale - Meadow Saffron

A

Colchicine Binds to

tubule > colchicin effect

226
Q

Specific symptoms of Colchicum autumnale - Meadow Saffron

A

Inhibits Cell Division:
Multiple Organ Dysfucntion syndrome (MODS) within 1- 3 days
Ascending Paralysis (start with lower limbs)
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Within 2-24 hours, irritation of GT

227
Q

Name the plant

A

Vinca minor - Lesser Periwinkle

228
Q

Name the plant

A

Vinca minor - Lesser Periwinkle

229
Q

Family name of Vinca minor - Lesser Periwinkle

A

Apocynaceae

230
Q

Habitat of Vinca minor - Lesser Periwinkle

A

Forests, Gardens, Graveyards

231
Q

Chemical group of Vinca minor - Lesser Periwinkle

A

Indole Alkaloids

232
Q

Poisonous compound of Vinca minor - Lesser Periwinkle

A

Mainly Vincamine
Also vincristine (synthetic derivates)
Also vinblastine

233
Q

Specific symptoms of Vinca minor - Lesser Periwinkle

A

Inhibits Cell Division:
Multiple Organ Dysfucntion syndrome (MODS) within 1- 3 days
Ascending Paralysis (start with lower limbs)
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Within 2-24 hours, irritation of GT

234
Q

Name the plant

A

Robinia pseudo-acacia - Black Locust

235
Q

Name the plant

A

Robinia pseudo-acacia - Black Locust

236
Q

Family name of Robinia pseudo-acacia - Black Locust

237
Q

Habitat of Robinia pseudo-acacia - Black Locust

A

Disturbed Habitats of Sandy Soils, Roadsides, widely planted

238
Q

Chemical group of Robinia pseudo-acacia - Black Locust

A

Non- Proteinogenic Amino Acid

239
Q

Poisonous compound of Robinia pseudo-acacia - Black Locust

A

Canavanine

Robin and Fazin Toxalbumins

240
Q

Specific symptoms of Robinia pseudo-acacia - Black Locust

A

Inhibition of Protein Synthesis: Multiple Organ Failure
Weakness, depression, anorexia
»Dilated Pupils, venous congestion
Coldness of Extremities
Weak and irregular pulse
Yellow-ish pigmentation (similar to icterus/jaundice)

241
Q

Name the plant

A

Melilotus officinalis - Yellow Sweet Clover

242
Q

Name the plant

A

Melilotus officinalis - Yellow Sweet Clover

243
Q

Family name of Melilotus officinalis - Yellow Sweet Clover

244
Q

Habitat of Melilotus officinalis - Yellow Sweet Clover

A

n Disturbed Habitats, Roadsides

245
Q

Chemical group of Melilotus officinalis - Yellow Sweet Clover

246
Q

Poisonous compound of Melilotus officinalis - Yellow Sweet Clover

A

Melilotoside Glycoside

247
Q

Specific symptoms of Melilotus officinalis - Yellow Sweet Clover

A 
After a few weeks:
Decreased Level of Prothrombin
Pale Mucous Membranes
Stiffness/Lameness due to bleeding into muscles and joints
Hematomas in GT

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