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The plant is poisonous, containing cardiostimulant compounds such as adonidin and aconitic acid. [42] Aesculus hippocastanum: horse-chestnut, buckeye, conker tree Sapindaceae: All parts of the raw plant are poisonous due to saponins and glycosides such as aesculin, causing nausea, muscle twitches, and sometimes paralysis. [43] Agave spp.
If you or a loved one is experiencing an allergic reaction after coming into contact with a poisonous plant, you can call Texas Poison Control at (800) 222-1222 to seek help.
Nicandra physalodes is a species of flowering plant in subfamily Solanoideae of the nightshade family.It is known by the common names apple-of-Peru [2] and shoo-fly plant.It is thought originally to have been native to western South America, including Peru, and is known elsewhere as an introduced and ruderal species – sometimes as a weed – in tropical, subtropical and, to a lesser extent ...
Note: If you think you’ve come in contact with a poisonous plant and need help, call NC Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. Here are plants with which you should make yourself familiar:
No species of genus Amaranthus is known to be poisonous to humans, [10] but the leaves of A. retroflexus contain oxalic acid and may contain nitrates if grown in nitrate-rich soils. [ 11 ] Like many other species of Amaranthus , this plant may be harmful and even deadly when fed to cattle and pigs in large amounts over several days.
Jatropha curcas is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae, that is native to the American tropics, most likely Mexico and Central America. [2] It is originally native to the tropical areas of the Americas from Mexico to Argentina, and has been spread throughout the world in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, becoming naturalized or invasive in many ...
Toxicoscordion venenosum, with the common names death camas and meadow death camas, is a species of flowering plant in the family Melanthiaceae.It is named for its well known toxic qualities, with both its common names and its scientific name referencing this.
Apocynum venetum, commonly known as sword-leaf dogbane, [2] is a plant species in the dogbane family that is poisonous but used as a source of fiber, medicine, and nectar for production of honey. [ 3 ]