American Bittersweet

Additional Common Names: Bittersweet, Waxwork, Shrubby Bittersweet, False Bittersweet, Climbing Bittersweet

Scientific Name: Celastrus scandens

Family: Celastraceae

Toxicity: Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Horses

Toxic Principles: May contain euonymin and sesquiterpene alkaloids

Clinical Signs: weakness, convulsions, gastroenteritis (vomiting, diarrhea)

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