Jack-in-the-Pulpit

Jack-in-the-Pulpit Photo
Category
Flowers
Health Rating
Poisonous
Latin Name
Arisaema triphyllum

Description

This plant is a trifoliate, meaning the leaves are grouped together of three. The Jack-in-the-pulpit, or 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 Indian Turnip, Jack-in-the-pulpit 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 Jack-in-the-pulpit 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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