Spindle Tree

Burning Bush
Additional Common Names: Wahoo, Burning Bush
Scientific Name: Euonymus atropurpurea
Family: Celastraceae
Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles: Alkaloids, Cardenolides
Clinical Signs: Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, weakness. Heart rhythm abnormalities with large doses.

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