Bird of Paradise
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Names
Casesalpinia pulcherrima, Bird of Paradise, Pride of Barbados, Mexican Bird of Paradise
Description
Shrub or small tree, alternate leaves. Flowers grow in clusters with 5 petals and are usually yellow or orange with red a stamen. Seeds grow in an elongated pod.
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Concern Level
Only during drought conditions, unpalatable.
Toxic Parts
The raw seed
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Symptoms
Noticed about 30 minutes after ingestion, lack of coordination, colic, diarrhea
Danger
The toxicity is low, so your animal would have to eat a lot to get sick.
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