Juglans spp.

Juglans spp. is toxic to dogs and horses. The reported severity is severe. Also known as Beeches, Oaks, Walnuts, and Allies, Walnuts and Eastern Black Walnut.

dogs 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

The Fagales are an order of flowering plants in the rosid group of dicotyledons, including some of the best-known trees. Well-known members of Fagales include: beeches, chestnuts, oaks, walnut, pecan, hickory, birches, alders, hazels, hornbeams, she-oaks, and southern beeches. The order name is derived from genus Fagus (beeches).

Common Names

  • Beeches, Oaks, Walnuts, and Allies
  • Walnuts
  • Eastern Black Walnut
  • Walnut Family
  • Persian Walnut
  • Butternut
  • Southern California Walnut
  • Northern California Black Walnut
  • Manchurian Walnut
  • Arizona Black Walnut
  • Sea Almond
  • Little Walnut
  • Andean Walnut
  • Japanese Walnut
  • Chinese Walnut
  • Mexican Walnut
  • Caucasian Wingnut
  • Golden Leather Fern
  • Intermediate Walnut

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Facts

Family
Juglandaceae
In the wild
FR, ES, GB, SE, US, DE + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.