Day Blooming Jasmine

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Day Blooming Jasmine

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Names

Cestrum diurnum, Chinese Inkberry, White Chocolate Jasmine, Inkberry, China Berry

Description

Evergreen shrub that grows to eight feet. Flowers are white, with five petals and smell of chocolate. Fruit starts green then turns purple / black when mature.

Day Blooming Jasmine

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Concern Level

Only during drought conditions, unpalatable.

Toxic Parts

Fruit and sap.

Day Blooming Jasmine

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Symptoms

Gastrointestinal upset, lack of appetite, lameness, arched back, calcification of legs, lungs, kidney and cardiovascular.

Danger

Contains calcinogenic glycosides which over time with enough ingested can be fatal.

Day Blooming Jasmine

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More Information

Cornell

*It should be noted that we are not veterinarians. This information is written specifically for horses and should be used for reference purposes only. If you think your horse has eaten something toxic call your vet right away.

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