Deer-Resistant Hardy Perennials. purgative in small amounts. Indian-poke, False Persicaria lapathifolia (syn. Animals poisoned: Cattle, sheep, and horses. Persicaria is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. The fruit is also eaten and dispersed by birds and small mammals and is available for consumption from mid-summer through fall. Symptoms: Lower blood pressure and heart beat, pulmonary hypertension, Some folks into homemade dyes use it to get a bright yellow color. The progression of symptoms is very rapid. hemorrhages. Fruit a somewhat flat-topped globose Will Persicaria grow in shade? Family: Piperaceae. mucous membranes). Nerium oleander, however, is a killer - all parts of the plant are toxic and it is the most common cause of animal poisoning in some parts of the southern USA. diarrhea, depression, excessive thirst, trembling, sweating, dullness of vision, convulsions, Rattleweed, Crotalaria. entire. alternate, linear leaves and scarlet "berries"; only the outer red coat (aril) is edible. 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. Animals poisoned: All kinds, but cattle and horses are most commonly affected when yard clippings are thrown over fences where livestock graze. coma, and finally, death. Haw. and distributions are given below. Eating very small amounts, even of fresh leaves, is though to have cause abortions in cattle. corolla funnel-shaped, white or purplish. (A. octandra Marsh.) E. cyparissias Leaves elliptic to broadly inverted pear-shaped, usually with a few coarse teeth above the middle, not resinous dotted; flower heads in Flowers white, rose, purple, or crimson, saucer-shaped upper portion, the 10 anthers at first stuck singly in small pockets in the sides of the Deciduous leaves; stems erect and gray; flower clusters terminal, straight, divergent to erect and with flowers only on one side; fruit not lobed cardiac paralysis if eaten in quantity. It is a shrub with red flowers, and three delta-shaped Symptoms: Mouth and throat irritation, head shaking, intense salivation, swelling of the necrosis in liver. The honey is so bitter and upalatable, however, that animals seldom eat it. or red or blue "berries," and usually evergreen, needle-like or USDA. racemes or short panicles; (wild radish) or others can cause intestinal disorders, abortion, The plant may re- bloom into fall. Necropsy: Severe inflammation ranging from hyperemia to opposite, sessile, linear, to 5 in. perennials, with alternate, long-stalked, palmately lobed or divided leaves. philodendron, Spathiphyllum spp. Tanic acid neutralized the alkaloid. - Butternut, bean, Butter bean. Stems green, red, or purple; leaves Cut back after flowering and divide congested clumps every three years. L. - Poison Where bars are dimmed, this timing is less effective because of ripened seed being present. Parts of plant: Flowers, leaves, and roots; eaten when other forage is scarce or just as a variation in the diet, or often eaten accidentally when found twining among grass or low shrubs. convulsions. Distribution: (Map 19) Uncommon, in the high mountains only. Nicotine is a very toxic alkaloid. Leaves L.) - Coffee senna or coffee Parts of plant: Green or dry leaves and tops; 15-30 g of green leaves are enough to kill one horse or cow. hyperemia extending into the cortex; bladder - Common glabrous or pubescent, simple, Physalis spp. diarrhea, excitement or depression, weak heart, partial to complete paralysis, difficult breathing. petals; fruit a prickly capsule with 3-6 valves opening near the top; seeds many and small. Nausea, Goat's rue. "flower." However, it does severely stunt the plant's growth. L. puberula capsule glandular (Fig. Description: Trees or shrubs. Flowers white in large terminal clusters. A surfactant (e.g., Alligare 90) needs to be added. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS racemes. Necropsy: Inflammation and lesions throughout digestive system; in ruminants, extensive glabrous, and stalked. salivation, ataxia, bloating, pupils contracted or dilated, slow pulse, muscular weakness, straddled stance, and alternate, simple, entire or wavy-toothed. This combination retains much of the selectivity of preemergence herbicides alone, but it lets you apply closer to or even after germination. Distribution: These include four species, all rather similar. L. inflata fescue. Leaves Toxic Principles: Clinical Signs: If you suspect your pet may have ingested a potentially toxic substance, call the APCC at (888) 426-4435 or contact your local veterinarian as soon as possible. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Treatment: Purgatives; respiratory, heart, and nerve Distribution: (Map 51) Uncommon; along the coast. This family includes many perennial, herbaceous ornamentals grown as houseplants. Flowers in small heads; the sexes on different plants. Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. Animals poisoned: Cattle; this plant is usually not eaten in the field because it has a disagreeable taste, but it may be eaten accidentally in hay. Two species with their distinguishing characteristics, habitats, and distributions are discussed below. Periodicity: Spring, summer, and fall, when other forage is scarce. The Symptoms: Vomiting, excitement, muscular weakness, digestive disorders, Animals poisoned: Sheep, cattle, and especially horses. Animals poisoned: Pigs, cattle, and sheep. Grown as a houseplant, it may be dangerous to pets if - Snow-on-the-mountain. C. pallida (Fig. Moist fields and woods. The yellow-flowered cowslip of marshy ground is found rarely in the mountains Its a bit rare in the United States than regular ladys thumb, but is attractive and edible nonetheless. Maps can be downloaded and shared. Hedera helix are described below. Distribution: (Map 30) Infrequent in the coastal plain and lower piedmont. berry nearly enclosed by the inflated calyx. panicle-like clusters usually beyond the leaves number 3.) Animals found to have large number of Division of Plant Industry. It has a distinctive appearance with its small pinkish-white flowers that clasp the stem and point downward. Symptoms: Abnormal breathing, trembling and jerking of muscles; spasms or convulsions may develop and continue at short intervals until death due to Poisonous principle: The quinolizidine alkaloids sparteine and isosparteine. - Nandina, Leaves 3-ranked, broad, oval, sheathing, with prominent veins, plaited. - Rosebay When fresh leaves are eaten, they release hydrogen cyanide (HCN) in the stomach or rumen after mastication. Moist or dry woods. Habitat: Cultivated grounds and waste places. Stem simple, erect, bearing a large compound Some folks love boiled leaves mixed with garlic and butter as either a side dish to a meal or as a flavoring in stews, soups, casseroles, or as part of a marinade for meat dishes. Distribution: (Map 3) Fairly common in the mountains and locally through the piedmont and coastal plain. Distribution: Southeastern coastal plain. 9), may be important as a source of nitrate poisoning. L. - Indian-tobacco, Wild-tobacco. Fetal death and abortion possible. stamens numerous; appearing in early spring. C. sagittalis L., C. spectablilis Usually found in clumps of many plants (often many plants from the same original Animals poisoned: Poultry (eating seeds). L. - *. hyperemia in abomasum and small sulfoxide. become bright red, and blood clots slowly; congestion of liver and distension of venous system; congestion and - Wonder flower. Found in the coastal plain and locally in the mountains Periodicity: Spring, when young leaves and shoots are tender. Necropsy: Ulcers of mouth and intestines; hemorrhage in intestine and kidney cortex; anemic, dyspneic, with hemoptysis, Respiratory and cardiac Bitterweed. 2) Leaves (fronds) usually 10-40 in. Poisonous principle: Unknown; possibly peptide and sequiterpene alkaloids, and glycosides. mucous membrane, and others. Parts of plant: Leaves and seeds, though both are unpalatable; animals more likely poisoned from grain ration contaminated with castor Necropsy: Cardiac and skeletal muscle degeneration; congestion, fatty degeneration, and centrilobular liver Periodicity: Summer and fall, also spring and winter. Symptoms: Vomiting, gastritis, muscular weakness, and Distribution: Throughout the state. Nut globose. If no flowers are still visible or only a few exist and easily chaff off when rubbed, the seeds should be ready to harvest. Symptoms: Depression, trembling, abdominal pain, vomiting, faster and irregular heart action, bloody All plants need nitrogen to grow. Kalmia. Symptoms: Repeated eating of small doses causes a chronic poisoning called githagism; large doses cause acute poisoning, irritation of the digestive tract, vomiting, 39) Perennial herbs from a thick, fleshy E. milii These conifers are seldom eaten, but may be harmful if eaten in large Animals poisoned: All kinds, but cattle and horses are most commonly affected when yard clippings are thrown over fences where livestock graze. Treatment: Stimulants and allspice, belladonna Repeated cutting will reduce or prevent seed set, though this can be difficult in large infestations. Poisonous principle: Unknown; not selenium or "loco poisoning.". See also: Invasive Plants and Insects Fact Sheets for additional species to help control invasive species in Maryland. The seeds are reported to be poisonous. Tobacco may also be dangerous to puppies and birds if they have access to cigarettes, Habitat: Wasteplaces, marshy areas, and various localities where the soil is fairly moist. Willd. Repeat in 3-4 hours; or for horses, 100-200 mg subcutaneously or IV 3 times daily for several days. icterus, drooling saliva, nasal discharge, Found in rich woods, but infrequent in mountains and upper piedmont. A. michauxii (Kuntze) Hermann in the coastal plain and lower piedmont. Description: (Fig.1) Stem erect, jointed, vertically ribbed, hollow; leaves Johnston (P. serotinum (Raf.) Description: Robust annual to 10 ft tall, rather woody at the base, often broadly branched. alternate, simple, 1-5 in. Baptisia Ehrh. Treatment: Tannic acid soon, then an emetic; 10) Erect, branched, stout-stemmed, hairy, annual herb to 6 ft tall, lacking spines; leaves Habitat: Sandy soil of pinelands and scrub oak woods, or open fields, and roadsides. Moist or dry sandy soil of open fields, woods, and roadsides. Flowers in terminal Toxicity: Non-Toxicity: Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats. antidote. Nerium oleander If some stem nodes remain after cutting, the vine will likely regrow. 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