Opis:
With renewed interest in foraging there has been a spike in calls to Poison Control Centers regarding plant-based poisonings. False Hellebore also known as Indian Poke, Corn-lily, Devil's Bite, Indian Hellebore, Poor Annie, apparently is often mistaken for Ramps or Wild leeks when it is first sprouting up. Bothe the New England Poison Control Center and The Blueridge poison control center have reported similar increaes in calls in regard to plant-based poisonings. False Hellebore (Veratrum viride) is highly toxic when ingested. It has steroidal alkkoloids that act on the sodium pump mechanisms in cells. Nausea and vomiting are first symptoms, followed by lowered blood pressure and heartrate. Left untreated it can be deadly. False Hellebore has caused many livestock and cattle deaths. False hellebore is a tall plant as it matures with leaves radiating off a single stem. The leave are smaller near the top. The leaves are deeply ribbed with paralell veination. Flowers are yellow-green with 6 petals on a tall spike. All parts of the plant are toxic. Foragers need to be absolutly certain of plant identification. It is recommended that beginning foragers learn face to face with experienced foragers. My channel is dedicated to environmental education, learning about nature an biology through hands-on exploration outdoors.