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PLEASE NOTE:
"Poisonous" does not mean deadly. Some manifestations of toxicity are subtle. The dose, as always, determines if a plant is safe source of nutrients or a toxic hazard.

Scientific Name: Apocynum spp.

Common Name: Dogbane

Species Most Often Affected: horses, cattle, humans, sheep, cats, dogs, goats

Poisonous Parts: rhizome

Primary Poisons: apocynamarin

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