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Poisonous Plant - Lily of the Valley
Latin Name: Convallaria majalis
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High Risk
Description: This is a small perennial, about 6-10 inches above the ground. Each plant has two oblong-oval leaves with an arched flower stalk bearing small, fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers on the down side. Later in the summer, some of these plants may form orange fleshy berries. It is most often found in gardens in thick beds.
Symptoms may include: Gastro-intestinal disturbance, irregular pulse, excessive salivation and dilated pupils.
Notes: Few reported cases of fatal poisoning in horses. |
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