Juglans nigra

Juglans nigra is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is severe. Also known as Eastern Black Walnut.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

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.

Symptoms to watch for

Tremors Seizures Incoordination Laminitis Colic

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Juglans nigra, the eastern American black walnut, is a species of deciduous tree in the walnut family, Juglandaceae, native to central and eastern North America, growing mostly in riparian zones.

Common Names

  • Eastern Black Walnut

Also recorded as American walnut, Black Walnut and noyer noir.

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Facts

Family
Juglandaceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Tree
Native to
Ontario
In the wild
US, CA, FR, DE, IT, BE + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.