- This page contains information regarding a plant "known to be poisonous" to goats as well as other animals. This information was researched from various resources. Please note, that the author is not a botanist or specialist regarding plants. This information is posted for your reference and comparison purposes only.
ALSO KNOWN AS:
Sweetshrub, Carolina Allspice, Sweet Bubby Bush
DESCRIPTION:
Deciduous shrub; leaves opposite, simple, smooth margined, oblong; flowers axillary, with many brown-maroon, strap-like petals, aromatic; brown seeds enclosed in an elongated, fibrous sac.
DANGEROUS PARTS OF PLANT:
Seeds
SIGNS:
Contains the toxic principles of Calycanthin and other related alkaloids.
TOXICITY RATING:
Moderate - Toxic only if large amounts of Allspice are eaten.
ANIMALS AFFECTED:
CLASS OF SIGNS:
Convulsions, elevated blood pressure.
FIRST AID:
SAFETY IN PREPARED FEEDS:
PREVENTION: