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Identifying Wild Plants: Sumac, Glorious Fall Color
When the plants are in bloom hundreds of insects from butterflies and bees, to pollen eating beetles converge upon the pretty, upright blooms to partake in their goodness. These wildings are frequently overlooked and deserve more attention than they get.
California
El Segundo
Poison Oak: How to Identify It, and What to Do if You\'ve Been Exposed
Public domain.Western Poison Oak: Dave's Garden Plant Files. Each leaflet is 1 to 4 inches long and smooth with toothed or somewhat lobed edges. The diversity in leaf size and shape accounts for the Latin term diversilobum in the species name.
California
El Segundo
Poison Sumac Information: Learn About Poison Sumac Control
This is an important question if you spend time in the great outdoors, and learning how to manage this nasty plant can save you hours of misery. If you are persistent, the plant will eventually die, but it may take a couple of years..
Ohio
Willoughby
Poison Ivy: Identification, Treatment, and Removal
If the poison ivy is near plants that you want to keep, or climbing a tree, try painting it on the surface of the ivy with a paintbrush. For this reason, you should also NOT bag it up in the brown lawn waste bags for pick-up by your local municipality.
California
El Segundo
Watch Out for the Corncockle
Stalk, leaves and sepals are covered with fine hairs.are dark brown and grow inside capsules formed by the joined sepals at the base of the flower. That's why I always thought that corncockle must be a pretty bad seed, but I couldn't imagine how bad it...
California
El Segundo
Weed Wars: Killing Poison Ivy, without getting killed by poison ivy allergy
We were delighted that our new yard was bordered by a fence row of trees and understory shrubs. Hover cursor over images and links for more information. We were less thrilled to find the area was filled with poison ivy in all its forms: vines, groundcover,...
California
El Segundo
How to Kill Poison Sumac Trees
Staghorn sumac has dark red berries and pointed leaves, while poison sumac has grayish-white berries and smooth, oval-shaped leaves. Check the stump periodically for new growth and if you see any, reapply the herbicide.Never burn poison sumac, because...
California
Santa Monica
Pyrethrins and its cousins: a veterinary perspective on the good, the bad and the ugly
THAT will control fleas well!Though I have not seen too many toxic reactions in cats, a few cats bathed repeatedly in pyrethrin shampoos or accidentally treated with canine dose pyrethrin products, have had some mild to moderate toxic reactions (drooling,...
California
El Segundo
Enthusiasm is Contagious
Do you ever take a step back from the hustle and bustle of the summer growing season and ask yourself, “How the heck did I get here?” Sometimes we can get so wrapped up in our to-do lists that we completely lose sight of the path that brought us to...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Unbelievable! Cashews and Poison Ivy
To the unsuspecting, a handful of a beautiful three leafed vine will give an unwelcome surprise; an exclusive ticket to enter Scratch City. TAccording to Wikipedia, 32 countries of the world produce a total of 3.1 million tons of cashews a year.
California
El Segundo
Snakes in the Garden- the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
There are hundreds of species of snakes in the U.S. and many of them can end up in our gardens.With few exceptions that I can think of, the presence of a snake in the garden is always good for the garden...
California
El Segundo
White Snakeroot and Milk Sickness: The Toxic Plant that Killed Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Other symptoms in animals include lethargy, nasal discharge, excessive salivation, arched body posture, and rapid or difficult breathing. Poor nutrition and malnourishment often accompanied these travelers, as they barely eked out their existence in new...
California
El Segundo
How Toxic are Euphorbias, Really?
But then so do dozens of other plants, and so on. Just ‘different'.Yet no dog would willingly eat enough Euphorbia to get very ill from it or not vomit it up.I could find no mention of canine or feline deaths from eating Euphorbias in my internet searches,...
California
El Segundo
The Invaders: Virginia Creeper
Any time the vine encounters a tree, it begins to climb, anchoring itself into the bark with adhesive pads at the ends of its aerial roots. Virginia creeper's growth can be very vigorous.
California
El Segundo
Poisonous Peppers
The leaves and fruits of chili peppers are toxic when touched and eaten. Pepper plants are in the Solanaceae plant family, which also includes violently poisonous nightshade and many other toxic species.
California
Santa Monica
Poisonous Evergreens
If you suspect a family member has eaten something toxic, seek medical care as soon as possible.Holly berries, while bright and attractive, can kill if eaten in quantity.Keep children away from boxwood hedging in formal gardens.American holly (Ilex opaca)...
California
Santa Monica
Types of Sumac Trees
Most sumac trees have ornamental features that make them an attractive addition to landscapes. Winter hardy to USDA zone 8, the evergreen sumac performs well as an erosion control tree on banks, slopes and rocky hills.
California
Santa Monica
Can I Burn Sumac Trees?
Cut down any suckers that appear. Place a grate in front of the fireplace so embers don't escape, causing damage to the flooring or other surfaces. Do not use burns in ravines or other areas where controlling the fire would be difficult.Sumac is a lightweight...
California
Santa Monica
Poisonous Broccoli Flowers
The part of the broccoli most commonly eaten by humans is the immature flower. Nitrates in the rumen can also cause vitamin A deficiency. Some members of the broccoli family can be dangerous when consumed; however, broccoli is only poisonous to humans...
California
Santa Monica
Poison Oak Appreciation
I will not disparage it, though. About 15% of the human population is immune. He might have spent the next five days in the hospital. It was like autumn in Vermont. This may be due to intermarriage with people of European or African ancestry, who generally...
California
El Segundo
Poisonous Grape Vines
The fruit of some plants may be edible, but the leaves and stems poisonous. Grapes are easy to spot, and no part of the plant is poisonous to humans.Grape vines and other parts of the grape vine such as leaves and roots are not poisonous to humans.
California
Santa Monica
Poisonous Flowers: Marigolds
When exposed to a combination of marigold cell sap and sun exposure, skin redness and irritation may occur. It is a common occurrence for dogs to ingest marigolds while exploring a backyard or on a walk.
California
Santa Monica
Can You Die From Poison Oak?
The seeds are green balls that in summer are white when they become ripe. Always wear protective clothing while removing poison oak. It is not an immediate allergen, but one that takes sensitization and, usually, a second contact with poison oak to evidence...
California
Santa Monica
Cons of African Sumac Trees
The tree will grow a larger canopy when given the best care. These branches must be removed from the tree, because they steal important nutrients meant for the main trunk of the plant.
California
Santa Monica
Sheep and Poisonous Plants
Send me your question! « More Mondays with Martok » Tags Ask Martok , goats , livestock , Mondays with Martok , pasture He or she is familiar with plant species that grow in your area and how to deal with them.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Botulism Poisoning In Chickens
We usually associate the food poisoning caused by botulism with improper home-canning techniques because it thrives and multiplies where oxygen is absent. A chicken keeper in an online forum experienced a single sudden loss in her flock and was quick...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Are Jade Plants Poisonous?
Kids and grand-kids -- and other humans -- eating or touching these plants might suffer ill effects, and pets should also be kept a safe distance away.The lovely jade plant, a South African native, is very popular in the U.S. as an indoor container plant...
California
Santa Monica