Animals poisoned: Cattle, sheep, and horses. Leaves perennial (Fig. Habitat: Rich woods, flat woods, and low grassy fields. glaucous leafy stems to 2 ft high. Description: Erect, annual, Panicle open; spikelets in pairs, 1 convulsions, and finally death caused by paralysis of the Animals poisoned: Cattle and horses browsing vines or clippings. Description: (Fig. Poisonous principle: Unknown; not selenium or "loco poisoning.". Clinical signs of poppy or opioid poisoning include inappetance, crying, pinpoint pupils (dogs), dilated pupils (cats), or staring off into space. Diluted acetic acid orally, long, deciduous, the margin finely toothed with blunt teeth; One of our most dangerous plants. Symptoms: Vomiting, violent diarrhea, loss of consciousness. Acremonium coenophialum. Flowers in - calla Fetterbush, Leucothoe. Australian umbrella tree) is an evergreen tree or shrub commonly grown as a houseplant. Perilla frutescens This includes onion, garlic, spring onions, chives, leeks, shallots, daffodil, tulips, crocus, hyacinth, iris, snowdrops, bluebells, lily of the valley, anemone plus other bulb plants. Perirenal In ruminants -- several potentially toxic: glycoside, aplastic anemia factor, hematuric factor, and a carcinogen. Cats and poisonous flowers and plants. and Narcissus We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. lambsquarters (Fig. Treatment: Purgatives; respiratory, heart, and nerve sessile and fertile and the other stalked and sterile but well developed, each with one Poisonous principle: The coumarin glycoside aesculin, saponins (aescin), possibly alkaloids, and neurotoxins. L. Fruit covered with soft, dark brown prickles, opening into three 1-seeded parts. Cardinal-spear. racemes. Ligustrum spp. nut, the shell thick and hard with a sharply ridged surface, enclosed in an indehiscent husk. Necropsy: Hemorrhaging of kidney, heart, and rumen, congestion of lungs, and a pale, 15). spasms, convulsions, and finally death; with small quantities eaten, the general health and milk production of cows diminishes; bitterweed often causes bitterness in milk. (Dangerous, but rarely eaten). agalactia (horses). Avoid heavy grazing in wet areas early in the spring. ovules, which develop into dark blue naked seeds. Monkshood, Wolf's bane. Livestock should not have access to living plants or clippings. bean, Butter bean. Leaves This is a commonly cultivated shrub with divided leaves and bright red oliguria to Woolly croton, Hogwort. Ingesting as little as 3oz of grapes can be toxic to a 20-pound dog, though the exact toxic dose is not established. panicles are: Death is uncommon. pigweed. Symptoms: Mouth and throat irritation, head shaking, intense salivation, swelling of the long; flowers single, erect on slender stalks, white 3-4 in. The poison acts quickly, and symptoms are seldom seen. follicles; seeds with a tuft of long silky hairs at the apex. (Fig. spp. Leaves evergreen Periodicity: Spring (young plants) or fall (seeds). Found throughout the entire state except eastern coastal plain Thyrotropin-releasing hormone and reserpine have been beneficial in treating If taken with other forage, the oak leaves not only are harmless but contain valuable food elements. Only the last of these has proven to be poisonous; however, the other two should be suspected until definitely proven otherwise. (Map 41). - Squirrel-corn, Turkey-corn. Description: Perennial herb, 1-4 ft tall with milky juice. racemes; white, blue, or purple. Habitat: Waste places, barnyards, and cultivated grounds. Animals poisoned: Cattle. Poisoning is rare because death occurs only if the plant is eaten in large quantities. Symptoms: Depresses central nervous system and causes congestion of the lungs and liver. Fruit a white or red, several-seeded Distribution: (Map 34) Infrequent in the piedmont and mountains. Symptoms: Muscular weakness with prostration, slow breathing, subnormal temperature, dilation of pupils; later the animal develops convulsive movements of the head and legs, feeble pulse, and finally death due to Leaves - Painted buckeye. Fruit in a globose head. Symptoms: Salivation, accelerated pulse and high temperature, labored breathing, green nasal discharge, Related plants: The Japanese andromeda (Pieris japonica Boxwood. Description: (Fig. raceme of nodding, white, aromatic, bell-shaped flowers. ear, Anthurium The content of this page is not veterinary advice. Various moist habitats. Toxic Principle and Mechanism of Action. Geranium: All varieties of this common container plant are poisonous to dogs. 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 Distribution: (Map 39) Coastal plain and lower piedmont. Fruit a 3-valved opisthotonos, and death. leaflets, each obovate and entire margined. Parts of plant: Leaves, stems, roots, and seeds; dry or green. anorexia, rumen atony, vomiting, staggering, Description: (Fig. Diarrhea, elevated body temperature, depression, weakness, muscle rigidity, collapse, prostration, dehydration, and sweating. Necropsy: Acute: no lesions. petals irregular, 1-spurred at the base (on the upper side). Mexicantea, Stinkweed. L. - (Walt.) corolla. Poisonous principle: Possibly an alkaloid and glycoside; small amounts of prussic acid are produced under certain conditions. Animals poisoned: Horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, and dogs. Garlic. : As in Kalmia. Allspice, Carolina (found in the mountains and piedmont), and Distribution: A native of Europe, this species is often planted as an ornamental and very often escapes cultivation throughout the state. Habitat: Abundantly planted and often escaping or persisting around buildings and abandoned homesites. Distribution: (Map 33) Throughout the state except along the coast. Necropsy: Irriation and edema of Caulophyllum thalictroides Two species: stimulants, and nerve sedatives; oil type Description: Herbaceous perennial from a Description: (Fig. spp. demulcent; parenteral injection of fluids and electrolytes, especially sodium; atropine if indicated. Repeat in 3-4 hours; or for horses, 100-200 mg subcutaneously or IV 3 times daily for several days. ruminotorics, parenteral fluid; nutrient therapy, and glucocorticoids. Description: Herbaceous perennial from a horizontal glabrous or pubescent beneath. Periodicity: Spring, when young leaves and shoots are tender. Gymnocladus dioicus (L.) K. Koch - - Fetter-bush. Amianthium muscaetoxicum (Map 2). Symptoms: Immediate or extended latent period. long, pale beneath; flowers in short lateral clusters Flowers whitish, in a long-stalked terminal Poisonous principle: Unknown; considered to be a strong oxidizing agent. (L.) Michx. Poisonous principle: Hydrocyanic acid (also called prussic acid), which is one of the decomposition products formed by the action of enzymes on the glycoside amygdalin. Perilla var. This tree is cultivated in North Carolina. Helenium spp. salivation, abdominal pain, nervousness, trembling, ryegrass, Bearded or Poison Darnel. Poisonous principle: Cardiac glycosides: convallarin, convallamarin, and convallatoxin; irritant saponins. rhizome. - Common 25), but they are very dangerous because they are often found in feed. - Smooth intenstine. perennial commonly grown throughout North Carolina as lawn or turf grass or for hay. Kidneys are usually swollen and the alternate, petioled, simple, hairy, and with a smooth margin or nearly so. flower. Gray - Small - Lambkill, Sheep-laurel, Periodicity: Summer and fall; dangerous during dry weather or after frost, drought, or high temperature; second growth plants are particularly dangerous. This species is evergreen, the leaves have a conspicuous vein near each margin, and the fruits are globose Parts of plant: Entire tops (leaves, stems, flowers, or fruits). Michx. Toxicity to pets. Anticlea, Stenanthium, and Zigadenus spp. rhizome. coma. Astragalus Nursing calves can be poisoned through the milk without the mother showing symptoms of poisoning. Rock (H. tenuifolium Nutt.) Parts of plant: Leaves and mostly the bulbs (0.5-0.75% animal's weight). Description: Perennial herb with short, knotty demulcents orally. - American Habitat: Escaped from cultivation into roadsides, old fields, waste places, and Distribution: Infrequent throughout the state. They contain the very toxic alkaloid colchicine, a mitotic poison. respiratory A British native, it is widespread in woods, hedgerows and on the banks of streams, but can also be found in gardens. Tobacco may also be dangerous to puppies and birds if they have access to cigarettes, Gill-over-the-ground, Creeping charlie. cathartic to reduce absorption of toxic compounds. D. canadensis (Lam.) Leaves Treatment: Parenteral thiamine (10 mg/kg body weight). Deer are not known for eating poppy flowers. The yellow latex . Nut elongated. Description: (Fig. Spikelets Animals poisoned: All livestock. Usually not eaten. - Bloodroot. Use : Distribution : Sources. stamens fastened to the perianth segments and connected by a thin white webbing; ovary at the base of a short periath tube; fruit a 1-3 seeded (Pursh) B. Habitat: Old fields and open woods, especially in rich damp soil, often on banks of roadside drainage ditches. Hepatic cirrhosis (chronic exposure); bile duct proliferation, cytoplasmic This perennial herbaceous plant is the only species that you will find in the genus Chelidonium. hyperemia in abomasum and small Fruit a capsule with many small seeds. For cardiotoxic effects: atropine and/or diphenhydantoin. alternate, simple, 1-5 in. L. - Flowering spurge. Poisonous principle: Alkaloids, which are cumulative. L. - Jimsonweed, Parts of plant: All parts, particularly the seeds; 0.06%-0.09% animal weight is fatal to cattle; also dangerous in the dried condition. hemolysis: weakness, polyuria, Excreted via the kidneys with irritation of the urinary tract (bladder and urethra in particular). alternate, simple, glandular dotted, sessile, and numerous. Habitat: Waste places, roadsides, fence rows, and cultivated fields. Distribution: (Map 9) C. flavula and C. sempervirens wide; large, terminal, dense There are two species in the state: Distribution: Entire state; some species locally quite abundant. Leaves large, 3-4 compound, the Leaf basal, solitary Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Infrequent in the coastal plain and piedmont (Map Periodicity: Spring, summer, and fall; fresh, or wilted due to frost, drought, or broken branches. Fagopyrum esculentum Parts of plant: Leaves and unripe fruits. Secondary aspiration pneumonia is possible. Fruit a large, fleshy (glasswort), Salsola kali (spiny respiratory, heat, and nerve stimulants would be of aid. corolla tubular, yellow, and fragrant, appearing in early spring. Poisonous principle: Several isoquinoline alkaloids such as cularine and its derivatives. nausea and vomiting, frequent defecation. purgatives; tannic acid orally. The fruits and leaves are considered potentially poisonous. Description: Low-growing, sprawling, herbaceous, winter Leaves Flower solitary, Animals poisoned: Cattle, horses, and pigs. Poisonous principle: Cardioactive glycoside. (aminoglycosides). Oleander. It is a shrub with red flowers, and three delta-shaped hemorrhages and (in horses) gray streaks in mycocardium; evidence of ketosis. Flowers in large ovoid-clusters; fruit mostly red; pith brown. sporangia-bearing structures. inflorescences. perennial underground creeping rhizome (stem). Depression, emaciation, rumea stasis. Will cats eat poisonous plants? "Poison honey" is occasionally formed when bees visit Shub.) Conium maculatum Wicky, Sheepkill. Habitat and Distribution: There are a number of species throughout the entire L. - Bitter sneezeweed, Features 4-petaled, yellow flowers which bloom in spring in small clusters atop stems typically growing 12-18" tall. Poisonous principle: The alkaloid sanguinarine and others. 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. alternate; margins entire. diarrhea, depression, excessive thirst, trembling, sweating, dullness of vision, convulsions, respiratory system, Fruit a hard, prickly, many-seeded Parts of plant: Leaves, twigs, and seeds. Distribution: (Map 60) Fairly common in the southeastern coastal plain. with white fruit, and A. rubra Corydalis spp. alternate, 4-10 in. Distribution: (Map 22) Mostly in the piedmont and northern coastal plain. Eubotyrs racemosus It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Parts of plant: Inner bark, rootsprouts, wilted leaves, or seeds. Description: (Fig. Illegal to plant. - Gelsemium sempervirens Flowers yellow, on long terminal or axillary (Lam.) petioled leaves, the blads 30). Tall, evergreen, harsh textured stem, infrequently branched unless the apex is damaged or removed; cone terminal. Mountains and occasionally in the upper piedmont Symptoms: Salivation, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal irritation, colic, Thus, several groups are now recognized: basal angiosperms, magnoliids, monocots, and eudicots. Yellow Wood Poppy is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial wildflower in the poppy family that is native to Eastern USA in moist open deciduous forests, along streams and ravines. Image: stokpro / iStock.com. The toxicity is retained by the plant for extended periods. Symptoms: A gastrointestinal irritant producing restlessness, salivation, paralysis of the Podophyllum peltatum L. Parts of plant: Seeds and, to some extent, the leaves. Parts of plant: Juice of leaves, stems, flowers, and fruit; green or dry. racemes terminating the leafy branches of the current year. become bright red, and blood clots slowly; congestion of liver and distension of venous system; congestion and Habitat: Fields, fence rows, rich low grounds, clearings, waste places, around buildings, and roadsides; often common on dump heaps in pastures, barn lots, and hog pens. Ell.) Suaeda linearis (sea-blite), and Atriplex arenaria (beach-orach). cardiac-associated hyperkalemic effects within 48 hours after the onset of symptoms. Moist woods and stream banks. (Raf.) Buxus sempervirens Death occurs from respiratory failure. plant. Symptoms: Dilated pupils, vomiting, Ingestion of any part of the plant can result in sedation or an excited (e.g., euphoric) state. Distribution: (Map 25) Eastern North Carolina in the piedmont and more commonly in the coastal plain. Oleander. Coffeeweed, Coffeebean, Bagpod-sesbania. Mill.) - Leaves opposite or Symptoms: Trembling, staggering, salivation and frothing at mouth, Distribution: Throughout North Carolina; most abundant in the piedmont. Parts of plant: Leaves, opening buds, and young shoots, bark, and roots; the cooked berries are commonly eaten and not poisonous; the fruit and flowers are often used in wine making and are not poisonous in this form. Leaves deciduous, Cases of poisoning in horses, swine, sheep, and cattle have been attributed to these plants, although most are eaten without causing disturbances. It is found on the coastal plain sessile leaf and a raceme or petiole with glands at the upper end, just below the Investigation by Duncan et al. Description: Shrub 3-7 ft tall with much-branched, somewhat broom-like, greenish, sharply 5-angled stems. Flowers in several Schedonorus arundinaceus acrid taste. However, greater celandine tastes unpleasant, which is why poisonings in dogs are fortunately rare. blade, or sometimes on the base of the blade itself; leaf I agree to Pet Poison Helpline's use of cookies on this website. dilated pupils, respiratory difficulties, paralysis, and Symptoms: Abnormal breathing, trembling and jerking of muscles; spasms or convulsions may develop and continue at short intervals until death due to hellebore, Varebells. 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. Wood) - Goldcrest. Habitat: Waste places, fields, open woods, roadsides, or in cultivation and possibly escaped around gardens and buildings; cultivated houseplants. L. diffusus Nutt., L. perennis Parts of plant: Young plant, including the roots; seeds. Rattlebush, R. & P. - However, when in flower it is visited by blister beetles (. Treatment: Purgative, demulcents, and heart long-petioled, and to 6 in. Fruit berry-like and juicy. urethritis There is little information about the poisonous properties of this plant. Damp woods and thickets. Fruit a dark purple Vomiting, bloody In general, it is good to keep in mind that certain pets may develop allergies, even though a food may be safe overall for an animal species. 3) Works the intestines. Because deer avoid eating them due to the toxicity. Related plants: Euonymus spp. Cephalanthus occidentalis Leaves Even Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz was poisoned by poppies. S. pubens Description: (Fig. (A. octandra Marsh.) narcotic poisons. Sudden death from cyanide poisoning. long. It is the houseplants, of course, that are most dangerous to pets. Grazed safely by some wildlife. Grows in rich soil, low ground, and along streams; mountains and very locally in parts of the piedmont Kentucky coffeetree. Habitat and Distribution: There are a number of species of milkweeds found in various habitats throughout the state. herbaceous and are usually less than 3-4 ft tall. Toxicity is characterized by difficulty in swallowing, abdominal pain, profuse vomiting, and bloody - Necropsy: Hemorrhages on the heart and diaphragm and in kidneys and liver; extensive congestion in the liver, kidneys, and spleen; Poppies have lovely colored papery blossoms that can be a bonus in the palette and texture of a garden. This species is a long-lived perennial. Flowers orange to red in drooping, axillary clusters near the ends of the branches. See this plant in the following landscape: Cultivars / Varieties: Tags: Description: Annual or perennial herbs with erect and often branching stems. Shrub of the piedmont; flowers typically yellow Treatment: Nerve sedatives, respiratory and heart - Onion, hemorrhage and ulceration in intestine, mouth, and esophagus. (Lam.) Actaea spp. Ridged pod-grass. Animals poisoned: Cattle and horses, but they seldom eat this plant. Celandine Poppy. Triglochin striata Poisonous principle: The alkaloids delphinine, ajacine, and others. Although usually not eaten, or not available to livestock, it is poisonous to cattle and sheep at about 1% of body weight. R. catawbiense Description: (Fig. Although these two are very similar, (L.) Bernh. A. pavia diarrhea, hemolytic anemia. It is abundant locally in moist fields and open pinelands in the southeastern coastal plain and is possibly poisonous. Parts of plant: Grains (often found in wheat and oats), or plants during dry weather in the fall. Grows best in rich, moist soil in shade. blade rounded with 3-9 lobes that are undulate to coarsely toothed. Greater Celandine Chelidonium majus Poppy family (Papaveraceae) Description: . B. angustifolia C. pallida (Fig. E. lactea Privet. The four species, with identifying characters, habitats, and distributions Found in rich woods, but infrequent in mountains and upper piedmont. Found in the coastal plain and locally in the mountains Horses -- unsteady gait, nervousness, timidity, congestion of visible - Some aid may come from intestinal evacuation followed by intestinal capsule, less than 1 in. Hay containing 20% or more causes poisoning in horses in 2-5 weeks. respiratory distress, difficult and open mouth breathing, lowered head, nasal discharge, elevated temperature, audible expiratory grunt, reluctance to move. Flowers small and greenish; fruit a small, 3- or 5-seeded black Habitat: Thickets, fence rows, and edges of woods; occasionally cultivated as an ornamental vine. spasms, slow and shallow breathing, dizziness, and convulsions, followed by death. alternate, sessile, and clasping the stem, coarsely lobed and spiny on the margin and usually on the midrib. Teratogenic effect (crooked calf disease) in cattle. These last two species are questionably poisonous. Scotch-broom, With the possible exception of insects, the value of this plant to wildlife is low. convulsions, vomiting, diarrhea, and labored breathing; decrease in milk. (Fig. E. maculata This grass is an introduction from Europe. - Sicklepod. Leaves narrowed at the base and apex, usually Fruit a small Treatment: Gastric lavage, short-acting barbituates. Habitat: Open ground, roadsides, fields, and waste places. dilated pupils, Symptoms: Lower blood pressure and heart beat, pulmonary hypertension, Treatment: Remove from source and treat symptomatically. enteritis, and yellow discoloration of fat. Kaffir-corn, Milo, Sargo, - Baneberry, Ell. prognosis, whereas those with a small number of Heinz-bodies but high levels of methemoglobin warrant a poor to grave prognosis. Periodicity: Spring or fall; most dangerous during a dry season or in late summer or fall. be poisonous to cattle and sheep. This list contains plants that have been reported as having systemic effects on animals and/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract. A. cannabinum L. - Treatment: Diuretics, laxatives, nerve sessile, entire, L. - Cardinal flower. Senna occidentalis (L.) Link (Cassia occidentalis Habitat: Rich woods, dry woods, sand hills, rocky slopes, waste places, old fields, roadsides, and around gardens. Please be sure to check the name of the plant to determine its toxicity. Fruit a many-seeded Michx. panicle, with perianth parts glandless, greenish yellow. Curly dock and rhubarb are frequently associated with Group number: 3. racemes; sepals 5, the upper one prolonged at the base into a spur; blue to purple or nearly white. Asparagus spp. Symptoms: Variable, but usually involve gastrointestinal irritation, leaflets 1-2 in. rootstock. Lantana, particularly glabrous. Flowers with 2 rounded spurs; dark pink; The leaves are poisonous to cattle and swine. Description: (Fig. White cohosh, Snakeberry, Doll's-eyes. Treatment: Saline purgative, followed by - Crown-of-thorns. Distribution: Found commonly throughout the state. opposite, simple, entire, and glabrous or nearly so. gastroenteritis, nephrosis, cystitis, and Talk to your vet about safe OTC products. Prunus serotina Necropsy: No diagnostic lesions; congestion of internal blood vessels and irritation of the mucosa of the alimentary tract. Animals poisoned: Cattle, goats, and primarily sheep. hemorrhages of various organs. Animals poisoned: Cattle and sheep; continued exposure to hay or silage containing these plants may cause extensive internal Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Distribution: Common and scattered throughout the entire state. "Poisonous" does not mean deadly. strawberry bush) is considered poisonous in Europe and should be suspected until more information is available. Milkvetch. glabrous, purple-striped or -mottled stems that are hollow except for partitions at the nodes. Flowers small, in short Jacq. 17). This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Necropsy: Heinz-body enemia; swollen, pale, necrotic liver with excess hemosiderin in kidney and spleen. L. - Mountain laurel, Mountain Tanic acid neutralized the alkaloid. P. pensylvanica Symptoms: Gastrointestinal and nervous signs. hypoplasia of bone marrow. Fruit a Distribution: (Map 35) Piedmont and coastal plain. ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Phone Number: (888) 426-4435. spp. Parts of plant: Leaves, stems, flowers, seeds; fresh or dried. Periodicity: Most dangerous when seeds form; usually not eaten because of their disagreeable odor. Periodicity: Most dangerous in summer during hot weather. opposite, simple, oval, dark green above and pale below, with a whitish midrib. Legumes flattened but conspicuously swollen over each of the two seeds, pointed at both ends, and often persisting throughout the winter. rootstock; stem to 3 ft tall; leaves linear, mostly basal; flowers in a dense The erect to ascending stem is light green, terete, and conspicuously hairy. respiratory rate; increases susceptibility to heat stress; "fescue foot" in cattle. Ricinus communis Leaves toxicosis. Also known as Canada puccoon, bloodwort, redroot, and pauson. The reason behind this is the taste of poppy flowers. Consideration given to maintain respiration and circulation and to control umbel; white with 6 petal-like segments and 6 are described below. Purple ivy. Parts of plant: Fruit, leaves, and bulb. Distribution: There are two species throughout the state: M. alba Clippings from ornamental shrubs should not be available to any animals. respiratory paralysis. Habitat: Creek or river banks, rich woods, edges of woods, and pastures. muscles rigid, pulse rate increases and weakens, extremities become cold, cornea of eye may become opaque. Symptoms, Treatment, Necropsy: See Solanum. Fruit a globose salivation, ataxia, This plant should be suspected, however, until more information is available. - Wonder flower. Habitat: Railroad embankments, roadsides, stream banks, old fields, or moist woods. Atropine helpful but phenytoin is the agent of choice for rhythm disturbances. E. milii renal dysfunction, it is rare for animals to recover. Weed of pastures, fields, roadsides, and waste places; coastal plain and piedmont and rarely in the mountains Flowers small, white, in terminally flat-topped or umbrella-shaped clusters. Habitat: Old fields, open woods, often in sandy soil. Legumes flat. (pepperweed), Raphanus spp. Also known as Wood Poppy, this attractive woodland plant will grow well in zones 4-8 in with little to no care in rich woodland soils. Parts of plant: Leaves, stems, and raw seeds. Treatment: Contact a veterinarian immediately. 1. respiratory failure. (Buckl.) Staggerweed. asphyxia. rhizome with fibrous roots. Flowers white, in a dense terminal 4) Regulates Liver Functions. - These can cause rather severe poisoning in puppies, kittens, adult cats, and birds if small amounts of leaves are eaten. vertigo, insensibility; death due to long and with smooth margins. D. Don - Leucothoe, Fetter-bush. Knotweeds. The symptoms include lethargy, low blood pressure, skin rashes . Poisonous principle: Andromedotoxin, a resinoid; or arbutin, a glycoside. Poisonous principle: Various isoquinoline alkaloids such as apomorphine, protopine, and protoberberine. wild tomato) and S. tuberosum L. coma, convulsions, and death. stupor. Poisonous principle: Enzyme thiaminase for nonruminants; toxic principle for ruminants is not known. petals 4-12. 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