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Poisonous Plant – Dogbane, Indian Hemp
Apocynaceae (Apocynum cannabinum)
recognition: Reachs up to 6 feet in height; crimson stems release a milky, latex-like liquid when ripped or petioles are broken; broad, opposing leaves are 2-4 inches long and 1-2 inches wide.
whole edges (not toothed), smooth at the top and hairy at the bottom. White flowers with big sepals and a 5-lobed corolla appear throughout the summer.
Habitat: Extensive throughout North America's northern hemisphere.
Toxins: latex sap that irritates skin and cardiac glycosides.
Symptoms: Dogbane overdose causes lethargy, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and abdominal pain. Skin blisters may result from milky sap.
First Aid: Before beginning any treatment, see a medical professional. Medication and sedation are used as treatments to prevent arrhythmias brought on by cardiac glycosides.
Note: When dogbane is young, it can be mistaken for milkweed. Dogbane derives its name from its poisonous ability to render dogs unconscious. Indian hemp is a common term for the plant used as a fiber and weaving material. Though not psychotropic, the herb is poisonous.
Apocynaceae (Apocynum cannabinum)
recognition: Reachs up to 6 feet in height; crimson stems release a milky, latex-like liquid when ripped or petioles are broken; broad, opposing leaves are 2-4 inches long and 1-2 inches wide.
whole edges (not toothed), smooth at the top and hairy at the bottom. White flowers with big sepals and a 5-lobed corolla appear throughout the summer.
Habitat: Extensive throughout North America's northern hemisphere.
Toxins: latex sap that irritates skin and cardiac glycosides.
Symptoms: Dogbane overdose causes lethargy, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and abdominal pain. Skin blisters may result from milky sap.
First Aid: Before beginning any treatment, see a medical professional. Medication and sedation are used as treatments to prevent arrhythmias brought on by cardiac glycosides.
Note: When dogbane is young, it can be mistaken for milkweed. Dogbane derives its name from its poisonous ability to render dogs unconscious. Indian hemp is a common term for the plant used as a fiber and weaving material. Though not psychotropic, the herb is poisonous.
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