Is Whiteweed Poisonous to Dogs or Cats?

Whiteweed

is whiteweed (Ageratum, floss-flower) poisonous
  • Scientific Name: Ageratum spp.
  • Also Known As: Ageratum, floss-flower
  • Is It Toxic? Yes
  • Toxins: Precocenes I and II, hepatotoxic chromenes
  • Symptoms: Vomiting, ataxia, unconsciousness
  • Toxic Parts:
  • General:

What Is Whiteweed?

Whiteweed (Ageratum) is a genus in the Asteraceae family. It consists of 40 to 60 species, several of which are poisonous.

The species include the blue star (Ageratum houstonianum), often cultivated as a summer flower. It is native to the Mexican region, but has spread cultivated and wild in countless countries across continents.

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