Lilies
High Toxicity in this animal
Cats
Famous person that was poisoned by hemlock
What is one symptom of Yew poisoining?
nervousness, trembling, slow pulse, pupil dilation, difficulty breathing, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, or convulsions (causes seizures in dogs)
What is the other common name for Wolfsbane?
Queen of Poisons
What toxin does Castor bean produce?
Ricin
Environmental factors that are contaminated
Water and soil
What two plants are hemlock commonly confused with?
Wild parsnip and wild carrot
What toxin is found exclusively in Yew?
Taxines
What is the most toxic parts of the plant?
The roots and tubers
Amount of beans it takes to kill an adult human?
4
Parts of the lily that are toxic
All
How quickly do symptoms occur?
What part of the Yew is edible?
The fresh surrounding the seed
What were the two common poisoning methods?
Tipped arrows and poisoned herbal stews
What family does Ricinus communis belong to?
Euphorbiaceae
Caused in extreme cases(name 2)
Cardiac Arrest and Death
What is family is hemlock apart of?
Apiaceae or carrot family
What is Foundation Yew used for in landscapes?
Hedges and topiaries
What toxic compound does Wolfsbane contain?
aconitine
What is the host of the castor bean?
Common caster butterfly
Genus of this plant
Lilium
What is a lethal dose for horses/cattle in terms of body weight?(hint: its a percentage)
0.25-0.5%
The Foundation Yew is made up what two Yews?
The English Yew and Japanese Yew
What is the minimum amount of grams for wolfsbane to be deadly?
1
What is a common use of castor bean?
Castor oil