[Jacob-list] posionous plants....

[Katherine Wisor]

On Jul 25, 2006, at 10:20 PM, Karen wrote:

>    I am pretty sure Milkweed is toxic for animals.
> Karen Sigler
> Benjamin Farms   Utah                    
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> Hope this helps, they have lots of listings >  Katherine  Charlotte NC
http://vet.purdue.edu/depts/addl/toxic/plant26.htm

26. MILKWEEDS

Asclepias spp.

(milkweed family)

TOXICITY RATING: Low to moderate. Milkweeds are unpalatable, and have  
variable toxicities. Death is not likely unless large quantities are  
consumed.

ANIMALS AFFECTED: All animals may be affected. Sheep are most at  
risk, but cattle, goats, horses, poultry, and pets are also at risk.

DANGEROUS PARTS OF PLANT: Stems, leaves, roots.

CLASS OF SIGNS: Gastrointestinal irritation (primarily vomiting and  
diarrhea), incoordination, tremors, heart problems, respiratory  
difficulty, death.


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