American Mandrake

Additional Common Names: Mayapple, Indian Apple Root, Umbrella Leaf, Wild Lemon, Hog Apple, Duck's Foot, Raccoonberry

Scientific Name: Podophyllum peltatum

Family: Berberidaceae

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

Toxic Principles: Podophyllin

Clinical Signs: Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, panting, coma (rare); dermal – redness, skin ulcers.

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