poisonous plants Flashcards
these contain grayanotoxins in the nectar and all portions of the plant
Azaleas and Rhododendrons
- Grayanotoxin cause myocardium electrical conduction abnormalities
these contain cardiac glycosides
- Lilly of the valley
- foxglove
- oleander
- toxin causes myocardium electrical conduction abnormalities
these produce a potent toxin that is toxic to cats - even small amounts can cause renal failure and death
True Lilies
- easter
- tiger
- Japanese show
- day
In most cases, all parts of the plant are toxic
- Lilly of the valley
- foxglove
- oleander
these contain calcium oxalate crystals in their stems and leaves
- Calla lily
- peace lily
- mother-in-law’s tongue
- dumb cane
these contain the toxin cycasin which causes damage to the gastrointestinal tract and liver
sago palm
- The highest concentrations of cycasin are found in the seeds, but all parts of the plant are toxic
all parts of these plants are dangerous, including its pollen and vase water of cut flowers
True Lilies
- easter
- tiger
- Japanese show
- day
these can cause renal failure in dogs
grapes and raisins
these contain the toxin n-propyl disulfide
onions and garlic
- causes RBC damage
- Toxin can be found in fresh, dried, or powdered plant
Contain the toxin ricin, one of the most powerful plant toxins that causes cellular death in tissues
castor beans
- The seeds contain the highest concentration, but all parts of the plant are poisonous
we don’t know why these are toxic
grapes and raisins
these toxins cause myocardium electrical conduction abnormalities
Grayanotoxin
- Azaleas and Rhododendrons
Glycosides
- Lilly of the valley
- foxglove
- oleander
