Rhododendron
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Rhododendron
Names: Rhododendron species
Description: Large evergreen or deciduous shrub or tree with large, oblong leaves that grow in a spiral arrangement. Flowers are white / purple / rose / red / yellow / orange, grow in showy clusters of bell shaped blooms.
Concern level: Only during drought conditions, unpalatable. Generally used in ornamental planting. Flowers are large, grow in clusters and come in a variety of colors.
Toxic parts: The entire plant is toxic.
Symptoms: Occur within a few hours of ingestion, digestive upset, drooling, lack of appetite, diarrhea, colic, depression, weakness, lack of coordination, stupor, paralysis of the legs, weak heart rate, death.
Danger: Contains Grayanotoxin which affects skeletal and cardiac muscle and nerve function. Can be fatal.
More information: Veterinary Medicine Library
