Plants Flashcards
List a few types of poisonous plants
arrowgrass, bracken fern, buttercups, clover, cocklebur, fescue, foxgloves, goldenrod, hydrangea, lantana, larkspur, lupine, milkweed, pigweed, st. johnswort, wild onions, yew, certain trees
Describe Black Nightshade
vine w/purple flowers & green & dark red berries
What is another name for Black nightshade?
horse nettle
Toxicity of black nightshade
leaves most toxic; 1-10 lbs
symptoms of black nightshade
CCWDCTDASP
colic, lack of coordination, weakness, depression, congested heart & lungs, muscle twitching, diarrhea, anorexia, salivation, dilated pupils
Describe black walnuts
tree w/grayish-brown, scaly bark, producing nuts in the fall. toxins can be found in shavings.
toxicity of black walnuts
laminitis; 10% in bedding
toxicity of bracken fern
large amounts over 30-60 days; thiamine deficiency
symptoms of bracken ferns (ACOCB)
loss of appetite, constipation, dilated pupils, loss of coordination, stand w/legs braced
Describe chokecherry
tree w/rough bark & darker leaves on top; flower in early summer & small, deep-red cherries in late summer
toxicity of chokecherry
leaves wilted –> cyanide; 10-20 lbs
what is another name for chokecherry
wild black cherry
symptoms of chokecherry
(BAMW)
heavy breathing, agitation, bright-red mucus membranes, weakness
What can frosted grass or lawn clippings cause?
colic
Describe horsetail
plant w/whorls of thin grass-like leaves on a single stalk in wet marshy/meadow areas
toxicity of horsetail
only when in hay; 30-60 days; thyamine deficiency
symptoms of horsetail
lack of appetite, loss of coordination, diarrhea, rapid pulse
Describe Johnson grass
coarse grass topped w/ flowers and seeds
toxicity of johnson grass
rapid death
symptoms of johnson grass
respiratory difficulties, trembling, bright-red mucus membranes, lack of coordination, agitation
Describe ornamental yew
evergreen landscaping shrub w/short, spiny needles & round red berries
toxicity of ornamental yew
very toxic; mouthful
symptoms of ornamental yew
trembling, labored breathing, irregular heartbeat, convulsions, collapse, death
Describe poison hemlock
fern-like growing in low, wet areas w/white flowers, carrot-like leaves, and stalks w/purple spots
what is another name for posion hemlock
water hemlock
toxicity of poison hemlock
roots harmless in spring but toxic every time else
symptoms of poison hemlock
loss of muscle strength (esp in hind), tremors, dilated pupils, frequent peeing, temperature, respiratory failure
Describe ragwort
perennial herb w/yellow flowers
what are other names for ragwort?
tansy, groundsel, senecio
toxicity of ragwort
20 lbs; liver damage
symptoms of ragwort
weight loss, frequent peeing, yellow mucus membranes, aimless walking, colic, diarrhea, dilated pupils, increased heart rate, depression, liver failure, lack of coordination
Describe red maple
tree w/light gray bark, helicopter seeds, red foliage
toxicity of red maple
dried/fresh wilted leaves deadly
symptoms of red maple
depression, lethargy, anorexia, dark-colored pee, labored breathing, increased heart rate, pale mucus membranes, anemia
What is another name for red maple?
japanese maple
Describe rhododendron
ornamental evergreen shrub w/varying color flowers (but usually violet)
toxicity of rhododendron
leaves most toxic
symptoms of rhododendron
salivation, colic
what is another name for rhododendron
mountain laurel
Describe vetch
vine-like w/up to 7 pairs of leaflets, purple flowers
what is another name for vetch?
hairy crown
toxicity of vetch
mid-late spring
symptoms of vetch
slowed growth, lack of coordination, loss of appetite, difficulty breathing, welts on skin
describe yellow star thistle
annual plant w/white hairy leaves & spiny yellow flowers
toxicity of yellow star thistles
large amount
symptoms of yellow star thistles
unable to swallow/chew
