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Pokeweed Phytolacca americana |
Though all parts of the plant (especially the roots) are poisonous & may cause violent bouts of vomiting and diarrhea, some people eat the leaves after boiling repeatedly to remove the toxins. |
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Morning Glory Ipomoea violacia |
Ingestion of seeds can cause symptoms much like LSD intoxication, including: hallucinations, euphoria, mood swings, depression, & impaired judgment. May cause potentially serious interactions with anti-depressants. |
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Bittersweet Nightshade Solanum dolcamara |
Found throughout most of the United States, most common in the eastern and north-central states. All parts of the plant contain the toxic compound solanine. |
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Foxglove Digitalis purpurea |
Leaves, flowers, and seeds contain highly toxic cardiac glycosides. Foxglove is the source of Digitonin, a drug used in modern cardiac medicine. |
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Jack-in-the-pulpit Arisaema spp. |
The plant is irritating to the mouth and throat, & may be particularly dangerous for livestock or wild grazing animals, feeding on it in the spring when other food sources are scarce. Berries are visible in late summer, when the fleshy green 'pulpit' dies back. |
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Mayapple Podophyllum peltatum |
Mayapple may be found in some folk remedies. Unripe fruit, foliage, and roots contain the toxic resin podophyllin. Poisoning may result in severe vomiting & diarrhea initially and can progress to effect all organs adversely. |
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Jimson Weed Datura stramonium |
All parts of plant are toxic, especially the seeds, when ingested. Symptoms can include hallucinations, impaired judgment, elevations in temperature, blood pressure and heart rate, and delirium. Honey made from the flowers could be toxic. |
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Jimson Weed Datura stramonium |
Detail of seed pod. Seeds ripen in the fall. |
