Indian Turnip
Category
Vegetables
Health Rating
Poisonous
Latin Name
Arisaema triphyllum
Description
This plant is a trifoliate, meaning the leaves are grouped together of three. The Indian Turnip is known by many different names and looks similar to poison ivy before its flower appears. The flower has a greenish-yellow and often have purple or brown stripes down the middle of the flower.
For Your Pet
Also known as Jack-in-the-pulpit, Indian Turnip contains calcium oxalate crystals which cause intense burning and inflammation of the mouth and throat if ingested, and in larger quantities, may affect breathing due to swelling.
Warning
Do not feed your pet Indian Turnip as it can cause serious illness and injury.
Resources
If you believe that your pet has been poisoned immediately call your vet or one of the animal poison control hotlines on this list.
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