A residents record of the flora, fauna and fungi of the Faversham (Postal UK, ME13) area
Researched on google,These toxins have a local corrosive effect on the gastrointestinal system and destroy red blood cells. Especially cattle and sheep are susceptible.I did not know that the plant was poisonous.Hugs, Rita o:)
Thanks RitaYes, like it's namesake, it's definitely not one to be ingesting!Hugs, Tim :o)x
Subject: Annual Mercury Mercurialis annua
Researched on google,
ReplyDeleteThese toxins have a local corrosive effect on the gastrointestinal system and destroy red blood cells. Especially cattle and sheep are susceptible.
I did not know that the plant was poisonous.
Hugs, Rita o:)
Thanks Rita
ReplyDeleteYes, like it's namesake, it's definitely not one to be ingesting!
Hugs, Tim :o)x