Dogbane
Poisonous plants by letter
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
Looking for a plant but don't know the name? Try the toxic plant identifier
This information is for reference only, if you think your horse has eaten something toxic, call your vet right away.
Dogbane
Names: Apocynum cannabinum, indian hemp, amyroot, bitter-root, rheumatism weed, wild cotton, General Marion’s weed
Description: A perennial that grow spindly limbs to about three feet. Leaves are opposite or in a whirl pattern, are egg shaped and have fine white hairs underneath. Flowers are small, white and grow in clusters. Fruit is a long, thin pod which hangs.
Concern level: Only during drought conditions, unpalatable. Plant material is toxic both green and dried.
Toxic parts: The entire plant is toxic.
Symptoms: Sweating, strong pulse, dilated pupils, discoloration of mouth and nostrils, lack of appetite, diarrhea, death.
Danger: Contains cardiac glycosides which can be fatal.
More information: Veterinary Medicine Laboratory
Poisonous plants by letter
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
Looking for a plant but don't know the name? Try the toxic plant identifier
This information is for reference only, if you think your horse has eaten something toxic, call your vet right away.
