poisonous plants

HEALTH EDUCATION (Poisonous Plants)

There are a lot of kinds of plants in the world. They have different characteristic, some of plants look so very nice and good, but some of them have poison on their parts. Herewith the example of poisonous plants:

OLEANDER
These are ornamental shrubs planted for the colourful flowers. Some species of oleander such as the Nerium indicum, has scented flowers. The leaves are simple, stiff, leathery and sharply pointed. Flowers are yellow to rose-pink, red-purple or white. The fruit appear as long pods.It has poisonous part at plant parts. It can give effect Abdominal pain, diarrheaandnausea.

PERIWINKLE

Periwinkles are evergreen plants that are used in frequently gardens and landscapes for ground cover purposes. Some knowledge of the plant's appearance may be able to help you identify it for your cat's safety. The foliage is shiny and deep green in color. The plants also feature single flowers, which can appear in white, blue, lavender or purple tones. The flowers typically emerge between the months of May and April, although they sometimes also appear during the autumn. Other common names for the plant are "running myrtle" and "vinca."

Periwinkle Poisoning Symptoms

Consumption of any segments of periwinkle plants can trigger symptoms of toxicity in pets. Pay attention to any warning signs of poisoning in your cat, including convulsions, quivering, reduced blood pressure, diarrhea, throwing up, depression and loss of coordination. Although extremely uncommon, periwinkle ingestion can even occasionally be fatal to pets. Because of this very serious risk, immediate veterinary assistance is crucial in these situations. Always consult an experienced veterinarian regarding the health and treatment of your pet.

ALLAMANDA
The ornamental climbing shrub is native to tropical America. The leaves are simple, in opposites or in whorls of 3 to 4. The flowers are large, yellow and showy. All parts of the plant have a white milky sap. It has poison on all plant parts, it can causes diarrhea and vomiting.

PONGPONG

This small tree comes from the coastal areas of the region. It is a common wayside tree. Leaves are simple and flowers are white. The single round fruits are green. With time, they turn pink, then black. It has poison at its Seeds. It is very toxic to vertebrates.

GIANTDUMBCANE

Dieffenbachias are robust evergreen herbs. Stems can grow to 1.5m tall. The leaves are glossy dark green and irregularly marked with white or yellowish-white patches, lines and spots along the side veins. It has poison at Sap and leaves. The sap and leaves of these plants are poisonous and must not be allowed to come in contact with the mouth or eyes. The calcium oxalate crystals in the sap cause the mouth and throat to swell resulting in possible loss of speech for several days.