Mistletoe "American"

Additional Common Names: American Mistletoe

Scientific Name: Phoradendron flavescens

Family: Viscaceae

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

Toxic Principles: Toxalbumin, pharatoxin viscumin (Lectins, Phoratoxins)

Clinical Signs: Gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular collapse, dyspnea, bradycardia, erratic behavior, (hallucinogenic in humans). Vomiting, diarrhea, low blood pressure (rare).

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