Tobacco Plant

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Tobacco Plant

Names

Nicotiana tabacum

Description

An perennial shrub type with a shallow root system. Leaves are oval and grow directly on the main stem. Flower is simple, white /pink/ yellow and grow in clusters at the top of the stem.

Tobacco Plant

Concern Level

Only during drought conditions, unpalatable.

Toxic Parts

The whole plant is toxic.

Tobacco Plant

Symptoms

Occur within a few minutes to a few hours after ingestion, drooling, abdominal cramping, colic, diarrhea, lack of coordination, tremors, weakness, stupor, difficulty breathing, fever, irregular heartbeat, birth defects in foals, death from respiratory paralysis.

Danger

Contains nicotine which can be fatal.

Tobacco Plant

More Information

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

*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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