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Bloodroot
Names: Sanquinaria canadensis, Coon root, Snakebite, Sweet slumber, Red pucoon, red root, Tetterwort, Indian paint
Description: Perennial with branched rhizomes, each one produces a flower, stem and a leaf. Flowers are white with 8-12 petals and yellow stamens.
Concern level: High if they are found in grazing areas
Toxic parts: Whole plant is toxic, but toxicity concentrated in the roots after leaves are open.
Symptoms: Occur within 45 minutes to 4 hours after ingestion and include gastrointestinal upset, lack of coordination, weakness, muscle tremors, seizures, coma, respiratory failure.
Danger: Contains sanguinarine, chelerythrine, protopine, and B. homochelidonine, alkaloids. Protopine is an opium alkaloid which affects the heart and respiratory system. These toxins kill animal cells on contact. Can be fatal.
More information: Emedicine
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