Randomised Test (Midterm III) [COMPLETE] Flashcards
Name: Nerium Oleander / Oleander
Family: Apocynacae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Cardiac Glycoside
Poisonous Compounds: Oleandrin
Symptoms: Irregular, slow pulse, Tachycardia
Name: Brugmansia × candida / Angel’s Trumpet
Family: Solanaceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Tropane Alkaloid
Poisonous Compounds: Hyoscyamine, Scopolamine
Symptoms: Dry Mouth, Tachypnea, Tachycardia
Name: Rhododendron ponticum / Pontic Rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Diterpenoid
Poisonous Compounds: Grayanotoxins
Symptoms: Paresthesia, Tingling, Motoric weakness
Name: Delphinum × cultorum / Cultivated Larkspurs
Family: Ranunculaceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Diterpenoid Pseudo-Alkaloid
Poisonous Compounds: Methyllycaconitine
Symptoms: Movement disorders, Tachycardia, Bradypnea
Name: Laburnum anagyroides / Golden Chain
Family: Fabaceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Quinolysidine Alkaloid
Poisonous Compounds: Cytisine
Symptoms: Hypotension, Bradycardia, Coma
Name: Euphoribia pulcherrima / Poinsettia
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Diterpenoid
Poisonous Compounds: Phorbol Esters
Symptoms: Colic, Dermatitis, Conjunctivitis
Name: Dieffenbachia seguine / Dumb Cane
Family: Araceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Oxalate Crystals
Poisonous Compounds: Oxalate Crystals
Symptoms: Swelling of Mouth and Pharynx, Skin irritation, GI Irritation
Name: Epipremnum aureum / Golden Pothos
Family: Araceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Oxalate Crystals
Poisonous Compounds: Oxalate Crystals
Symptoms: Swelling of Mouth and Pharynx, Skin irritation, GI Irritation
Name: Yucca filamentosa / Common Yucca
Family: Asparagaceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Steroidal Saponin
Poisonous Compounds: Yuccoside
Symptoms: Liver damage, Secondary photosensitisation
Name: Ficus elastica / Rubber Fig
Family: Moraceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Protease Enzyme
Poisonous Compounds: Ficain, Ficusin
Symptoms: Primary Photosensitisation - Lesions, Vessication, Sloughing skin
Name: Platycladus (Thuja) orientalis / Oriental Arborvitae
Family: Cupressaceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Monoterpenoid
Poisonous Compounds: Thujone
Symptoms: Dermatitis, Dysphagia, Seizures
Name: Phytolacca acinosa / Indian Pokeweed
Family: Phytolaccaceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Triterpenoid, Oxalate Crystals, Lectins
Poisonous Compounds: Phyttolaccosid
Symptoms: GT Irritationm, Tumours, Birth Defects
Name: Ricinus communis / Castorbean
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Piperidine Alkaloid / Heat Sensitive Protein
Poisonous Compounds: Ricinine, Ricin
Symptoms: Dehydration, Seizures, Death
Name: Lilium spp. / True Lily
Family: Liliaceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Unknown
Poisonous Compounds: Unknown
Symptoms: Vomiting, Dehydration, Inappetence
Name: Calendulae flos / Pot Marigold
Family: Asteraceae
Group: Medicinal Plant
Active Constituent: Triterpene Alcohols, Flavonoids
Medicinal Effects: Increased Gall Production, Anti-inflammatory
Drug: Ray Flowers
Name: Papaver somniferum / Opium Poppy
Family: Papaveraceae
Group: Medicinal Plant
Active Constituent: Benzylisoquinoline Alkaloid, Morphine
Medicinal Effects: Analgesia
Drug: Crude Opium
Name: Valeriana officinalis / Valerian
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Group: Medicinal Plant
Active Constituent: Valepotriates, Valeric Acid, Isovaleric Acid
Medicinal Effects: Sedative, Decreases stress/fear
Drug: Root
Name: Arthemisia absinthium / Wormwood
Family: Asteraceae
Group: Medicinal Plant
Active Constituent: Thujone, Absintine, Artabsin
Medicinal Effects: Anthelmintic Effect, Carminative Effect
Drug: Flowering Apex of the Shoot
Name: Matricaria chamomilla / Chamomile
Family: Asteraceae
Group: Medicinal Plant
Active Constituent: Bisabolol, Chamazulene, Flavonoids, Coumarins
Medicinal Effects: Sedative, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal
Drug: Infloresence
Name: Taraxacum officinalis / Dandelion
Family: Asteraceae
Group: Medicinal Plant
Active Constituent: Sesquiterpene Lactons, Triterpene Saponins
Medicinal Effects: Increased Gall Production, Diuretic Effect
Drug: Roots
Name: Silybum marianum / Milk Thistle
Family: Asteraceae
Group: Medicinal Plant
Active Constituent: Silymarin, Silibinin
Medicinal Effects: Hepatoprotective, Antioxidant
Drug: Fruit
Name: Crataegus monogyna / Common Hawthorn
Family: Rosaceae
Group: Medicinal Plant
Active Constituent: Proanthocyanidins, Flavanoids
Medicinal Effects: Antihypertensitive, Decreases Heart Rate
Drug: Dried Apex of Shoots & Dried Fruits
Name: Thymus serpyllum / Wild Thyme
Family: Lamiaceae
Group: Medicinal Plant
Active Constituent: Carvacrol, Thymol
Medicinal Effects: Antimicrobial, Spasmolytic Effect
Drug: Non-Woody Shoots of Flowering Plants
Name: Urtica dioica / Common Nettle
Family: Urticaceae
Group: Medicinal Plant
Active Constituent: Flavonoids, Histamine, Acetylcholine
Medicinal Effects: Treatment of Iron Deficiency, Diuretic Effect
Drugs: Whole Plant
Name: Lolium perenne / Perennial Ryegrass
Family: Poaceae
Group: Plant Species in Grasslands
Antinutritive Compounds and Effects:
- Lolitrem B (Produced by Neotyphodium lolii fungus)
- Soridesmin (Produced by Pseudopithomyces chartarum fungus)
Specific Symptoms: Seizures, Paralysis, Liver Damage, Secondary Photosensitisation
Most Important Nutritives: Fibre 15-30%, Grain Carbohydrate 7-9%, High Protein
Name: Dactylis glomerata / Cock’s Foot
Family: Poaceae
Group: Plant Species in Grasslands
Antinutritive Compounds and Effects: Fibre increases quickly after flowering
Specific Symptoms: None
Most Important Nutritives: Fibre 15-30%, Grain Carbohydrate 7-9%
Name: Agrostis stolonifera / Creeping Bentgrass
Family: Poaceae
Group: Plant Species in Grasslands
Antinutritive Compounds and Effects: None
Specific Symptoms: None
Most Important Nutritives: Fibre 15-30%, Grain Carbohydrate 7-9%
Name: Arrhenatherum elatius / Tall Oat Grass
Family: Poaceae
Group: Plant Species in Grasslands
Antinutritive Compounds and Effects: Saponins, Phytoestrogens
Specific Symptoms: Decreased Fertility, Abortion, Frothy Bloat
Most Important Nutritives: Fibre 15-30%, Grain Carbohydrate 7-9%, High Phosphorus and Calcium
Name: Trisetum flavescens / Golden Oatgrass
Family: Poaceae
Group: Plant Species in Grasslands
Antinutritive Compounds and Effects: Phytoestrogens, Vitamin D3
Specific Symptoms: Calcinosis and calcium deposits in blood vessels, Abortion, Decreased Fertility
Most Important Nutritives: Fibre 15-30%, Grain Carbohydrate 7-9%
Name: Phleum pratense / Timothy
Family: Poaceae
Group: Plant Species in Grasslands
Antinutritive Compounds and Effects: Leaves poor in Magnesium
Specific Symptoms: Anorexia, Seizures, Stumbling, Sudden Death
Most Important Nutritives: Fibre 15-30%, Grain Carbohydrate 7-9%
Name: Alopecurus pratensis / Meadow Foxtail
Family: Poaceae
Group: Plant Species in Grasslands
Antinutritive Compounds and Effects: Fibre content increases quickly
Specific Symptoms: None
Most Important Nutritives: Fibre 15-30%, Grain Carbohydrate 7-9%
Name: Poa pratensis / Kentucky Bluegrass
Family: Poaceae
Group: Plant Species in Grasslands
Antinutritive Compounds and Effects: None
Specific Symptoms: None
Most Important Nutritives: Fibre 15-30%, Grain Carbohydrate 7-9%
Name: Festuca arundinacea / Tall Fescue
Family: Poaceae
Group: Plant Species in Grasslands
Antinutritive Compounds and Effects: Ergovaline, Fescue Toxicosis
Specific Symptoms: Poor Reproduction in Horses, Fatigue, Seizures
Most Important Nutritives: Fibre 15-30%, Grain Carbohydrate 7-9%
Name: Festuca rubra / Red Fescue
Family: Poaceae
Group: Plant Species in Grasslands
Antinutritive Compounds and Effects: None
Specific Symptoms: None
Most Important Nutritives: Fibre 15-30%, Grain Carbohydrate 7-9%
Name: Elymus (Agropyron) repens / Couch Grass
Family: Poaceae
Group: Plant Species in Grasslands
Antinutritive Compounds and Effects: None
Specific Symptoms: None
Most Important Nutritives: Fibre 15-30%, Grain Carbohydrate 7-9%
Name: Anthoxanthum odoratum / Sweet Vernal Grass
Family: Poaceae
Group: Plant Species in Grasslands
Antinutritive Compounds and Effects: Coumarine Glycoside → Anticoagulant Effects
Specific Symptoms: Internal Haemorrage, Pale mucous membranes, Anticoagulant effect
Most Important Nutritives: Fibre 15-30%, Grain Carbohydrate 7-9%
Name: Trifolium repens / White Clover
Family: Fabaceae
Group: Plant Species in Grasslands
Antinutritive Compounds and Effects: Linamarin, Lotaustralin
Specific Symptoms: Cherry mucous membranes, Slow blood clotting, Vomiting
Most Important Nutritives: Rich in proteins, High Ca and Mg
Name: Lotus corniculatus / Bird’s Food Trefoil
Family: Fabaceae
Group: Plant Species in Grasslands
Antinutritive Compounds and Effects: Phytoestrogens, Linamarin, Lotaustralin
Specific Symptoms: Reduced fertility, Abortion, Hemolysis
Most Important Nutritives: High protein, High Ca and Mg
Name: Securigera (Coronilla) varia / Crownvetch
Family: Fabaceae
Group: Plant Species in Grasslands
Antinutritive Compounds and Effects: Coronillin, Hyrcanoside
Specific Symptoms: Bradycardia, Nausea, Vomiting
Most Important Nutritives: Low Protein, High Fibre
Name: Nerium Oleander / Oleander
Family: Apocynacae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Cardiac Glycoside
Poisonous Compounds: Oleandrin
Symptoms: Irregular, slow pulse, Tachycardia
Name: Brugmansia × candida / Angel’s Trumpet
Family: Solanaceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Tropane Alkaloid
Poisonous Compounds: Hyoscyamine, Scopolamine
Symptoms: Dry Mouth, Tachypnea, Tachycardia
Name: Rhododendron ponticum / Pontic Rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison:
Poisonous Compounds: Grayanotoxins
Symptoms: Paresthesia, Tingling, Motoric weakness
Name: Delphinum × cultorum / Cultivated Larkspurs
Family: Ranunculaceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Diterpenoid Pseudo-Alkaloid
Poisonous Compounds: Methyllycaconitine
Symptoms: Movement disorders, Tachycardia, Bradypnea
Name: Laburnum anagyroides / Golden Chain
Family: Fabaceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Quinolysidine Alkaloid
Poisonous Compounds: Cytisine
Symptoms: Hypotension, Bradycardia, Coma
Name: Euphoribia pulcherrima / Poinsettia
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Diterpenoid
Poisonous Compounds: Phorbol Esters
Symptoms: Colic, Dermatitis, Conjunctivitis
Name: Dieffenbachia seguine / Dumb Cane
Family: Araceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Oxalate Crystals
Poisonous Compounds: Oxalate Crystals
Symptoms: Swelling of Mouth and Pharynx, Skin irritation, GI Irritation
Name: Platycladus (Thuja) orientalis / Oriental Arborvitae
Family: Cupressaceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Monoterpenoid
Poisonous Compounds: Thujone
Symptoms: Dermatitis, Dysphagia, Seizures
Name: Yucca filamentosa / Common Yucca
Family: Asparagaceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Steroidal Saponin
Poisonous Compounds: Yuccoside
Symptoms: Liver damage, Secondary photosensitisation
Name: Ficus elastica / Rubber Fig
Family: Moraceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Protease Enzyme
Poisonous Compounds: Ficain, Ficusin
Symptoms: Primary Photosensitisation - Lesions, Vessication, Sloughing skin
Name: Phytolacca acinosa / Indian Pokeweed
Family: Phytolaccaceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Triterpenoid, Oxalate Crystals, Lectins
Poisonous Compounds: Phyttolaccosid
Symptoms: GT Irritationm, Tumours, Birth Defects
Name: Ricinus communis / Castorbean
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Piperidine Alkaloid / Heat Sensitive Protein
Poisonous Compounds: Ricinine, Ricin
Symptoms: Dehydration, Seizures, Death
Name: Lilium spp. / True Lily
Family: Liliaceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Unknown
Poisonous Compounds: Unknown
Symptoms: Vomiting, Dehydration, Inappetence
Name: Papaver somniferum / Opium Poppy
Family: Papaveraceae
Group: Medicinal Plant
Active Constituent: Benzylisoquinoline Alkaloid, Morphine
Medicinal Effects: Analgesia
Drug: Crude Opium
Name: Valeriana officinalis / Valerian
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Group: Medicinal Plant
Active Constituent: Valepotriates, Valeric Acid, Isovaleric Acid
Medicinal Effects: Sedative, Decreases stress/fear
Drug: Root
Name: Arthemisia absinthium / Wormwood
Family: Asteraceae
Group: Medicinal Plant
Active Constituent: Thujone, Absintine, Artabsin
Medicinal Effects: Anthelmintic Effect, Carminative Effect
Drug: Flowering Apex of the Shoot
Name: Crataegus monogyna / Common Hawthorn
Family: Rosaceae
Group: Medicinal Plant
Active Constituent: Proanthocyanidins, Flavanoids
Medicinal Effects: Antihypertensitive, Decreases Heart Rate
Drug: Dried Apex of Shoots & Dried Fruits
Name: Agrostis stolonifera / Creeping Bentgrass
Family: Poaceae
Group: Plant Species in Grasslands
Antinutritive Compounds and Effects: None
Specific Symptoms: None
Most Important Nutritives: Fibre 15-30%, Grain Carbohydrate 7-9%
Name: Festuca arundinacea / Tall Fescue
Family: Poaceae
Group: Plant Species in Grasslands
Antinutritive Compounds and Effects: Ergovaline, Fescue Toxicosis
Specific Symptoms: Poor Reproduction in Horses, Fatigue, Seizures
Most Important Nutritives: Fibre 15-30%, Grain Carbohydrate 7-9%
Name: Festuca rubra / Red Fescue
Family: Poaceae
Group: Plant Species in Grasslands
Antinutritive Compounds and Effects: None
Specific Symptoms: None
Most Important Nutritives: Fibre 15-30%, Grain Carbohydrate 7-9%
Name: Anthoxanthum odoratum / Sweet Vernal Grass
Family: Poaceae
Group: Plant Species in Grasslands
Antinutritive Compounds and Effects: Coumarine Glycoside → Anticoagulant Effects
Specific Symptoms: Internal Haemorrage, Pale mucous membranes, Anticoagulant effect
Most Important Nutritives: Fibre 15-30%, Grain Carbohydrate 7-9%
Name: Lotus corniculatus / Bird’s Food Trefoil
Family: Fabaceae
Group: Plant Species in Grasslands
Antinutritive Compounds and Effects: Phytoestrogens, Linamarin, Lotaustralin
Specific Symptoms: Reduced fertility, Abortion, Hemolysis
Most Important Nutritives: High protein, High Ca and Mg
Name: Ricinus communis / Castorbean
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Piperidine Alkaloid / Heat Sensitive Protein
Poisonous Compounds: Ricinine, Ricin
Symptoms: Dehydration, Seizures, Death
Name: Ricinus communis / Castorbean
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Group: Poisonous Indoor & Garden Plant
Type of Poison: Piperidine Alkaloid / Heat Sensitive Protein
Poisonous Compounds: Ricinine, Ricin
Symptoms: Dehydration, Seizures, Death
