Apocynum spp. is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is moderate. Also known as Dogbane Family, Dogbanes and Hemp Dogbane.
If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.
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Apocynum, commonly known as dogbane or Indian hemp, is a small genus of the flowering plant family Apocynaceae. Its name comes from Ancient Greek ἀπόκυνον, from ἀπο- apo- "away" and κύων kyōn "dog", referring to dogbane, which was used to poison dogs. The genus is native to North America, temperate Asia, and southeastern Europe.
Also recorded as Dogbane.
More from the Apocynaceae family:
Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.