This year, National Poison Prevention Week is March 20th–26th. The Pet Poison Helpline receives thousands of calls annually ...

These common seasonal flowers could cause serious harm to pets ...

GHENT, WV (WVNS) – While enjoying the warmer temperatures outdoors in the Mountain State, there are some toxic plants that ...

For pet owners, however, spring planting comes with an important reminder: not all plants and flowers are safe for furry ...

Plant toxicity poses a significant challenge to ruminant health and the agricultural economy worldwide. A myriad of plant species contains compounds that can disrupt neurological, reproductive and ...

Know which plants can harm your pets - and how to respond if they're exposed.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A highly toxic plant, that can be deadly if ingested, is spreading fast around the U.S. Poison hemlock (or Conium maculatum) is about to flower in Tennessee, according to the ...

Poison hemlock is best eradicated in the early stages of its growth in the spring and fall, when it grows in a rosette shape. J. D. Green University of Kentucky Plant & Soil Sciences Department Don’t ...

Stop! Don't touch that plant! There are lots of gorgeous varieties of plants nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains for nature lovers to admire and enjoy. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home ...

In pre-Roman Sardinia, a chilling legend recounts how Phoenician settlers employed a potent poison, hemlock water dropwort, for the ritualistic killing of the elderly and the execution of criminals.

The castor bean — which is technically a spurge, not a legume — grows as large shrubs and small trees. It contains ricin, a ...