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Poisonous Plant - Deadly Nightshade
Latin Name: Atropina belladonna
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High Risk
Description: Deadly nightshade is a coarse herb with a thick root. It has branched stems 2-5 feet tall. Its leaves are large, ovate, entire and alternately inserted but buds develop rapidly so that the leaves appear to be inserted in pairs at the same point. Its solitary flowers are one inch long with five blunt points and dull purple colour. The fruit is a purple to black berry.
Symptoms may include: Dilated pupils, inflamed mucus membranes, nervous excitement and inability to stand.
Notes: Seldom eaten by horses. |
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