Labrador Tea
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Labrador Tea
Names: Ledum, indian tea, marsh tea, swamp tea, Hudson’s Bay tea
Description: Grows up to 5 feet, but also creeps along the ground. Branches are woolly, leaves are narrow, smooth on top and hairy underneath, droop and with rolled edges. Flowers are white, grow at the end of branches in clusters.
Concern level: Only during drought conditions, unpalatable. The smell of this plant is enough to give humans a headache, keep your animals away from it.
Toxic parts: All parts of the plant are toxic.
Symptoms: Gastrointestinal upset, lack of coordination, paralysis, death.
Danger: Labrador tea has narcotic properties which affect central nervous and can be fatal.
More information: USDA
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