Tobacco Plant
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Tobacco Plant
Names: Nicotiana species
Description: An perennial shrub type with a shallow root system. Leaves are oval and grow directly on the main stem. Flower is simple, white and grow in clusters at the top of the stem.
Concern level: Only during drought conditions, unpalatable.
Toxic parts: The whole plant is toxic.
Symptoms: Occur within a few minutes to a few hours after ingestion, drooling, abdominal cramping, colic, diarrhea, lack of coordination, tremors, weakness, stupor, difficulty breathing, fever, irregular heartbeat, birth defects in foals, death from respiratory paralysis.
Danger: Contains nicotine which can be fatal.
More information: Ethnobotanical Leaflets
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