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Poisonous Plant – Horse nettle
Solanum (Solanum carolinense)
Identification: 3' tall, prickly plant. leaves and spine-adorned stalks. huge teethed leaves that are coarse and uneven; white bloom with yellow reproductive organs.
Fields, waste areas, and roadside areas from coast to coast make up the habitat.
Toxins: solanum and alkaloids.
Symptoms: gut and stomach ache, vomiting.
First Aid: While fatalities are uncommon, prompt medical attention is required. Children experience fatal intoxications more frequently. Emeses, hydration replenishment, and supportive care—including gastroenteritis treatment—are all necessary for first aid.
Note: Toxic berry resembles a little tomato and appears appetizing.
Solanum (Solanum carolinense)
Identification: 3' tall, prickly plant. leaves and spine-adorned stalks. huge teethed leaves that are coarse and uneven; white bloom with yellow reproductive organs.
Fields, waste areas, and roadside areas from coast to coast make up the habitat.
Toxins: solanum and alkaloids.
Symptoms: gut and stomach ache, vomiting.
First Aid: While fatalities are uncommon, prompt medical attention is required. Children experience fatal intoxications more frequently. Emeses, hydration replenishment, and supportive care—including gastroenteritis treatment—are all necessary for first aid.
Note: Toxic berry resembles a little tomato and appears appetizing.
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