Is White Baneberry Poisonous to Dogs or Cats?

White Baneberry

is white baneberry (aka Actaea, Cohosh, bugbane, dolls’ eyes) poisonous
  • Scientific Name: Actaea pachypoda
  • Also Known As: Actaea, Cohosh, bugbane, dolls’ eyes
  • Is It Toxic? Yes
  • Toxins: Not identified
  • Symptoms: Hypersalivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, possible diarrhea; blistering, ulceration of mucosae
  • Toxic Parts: Fruits and roots only
  • General: Contact irricant

What Is White Baneberry?

White baneberry (Actaea pachypoda) is an extremely poisonous species of flowering plant belonging to the genus Actaea and in turn to the family Ranunculaceae. It’s also known by the names Actaea, cohosh, bugbane and dolls’ eyes.

The plant’s range covers eastern and central North America. The plant prefers upland, coarse sandy loam soils with deciduous or mixed woodland.

Is White Baneberry Poisonous To Dogs / Cats?

Yes, white baneberry (Actaea pachypoda) is known to be extremely poisonous to pets. The exact toxin is not yet identified.

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