Panicum capillare is toxic to small mammals. The reported severity is critical. Also known as Witch Grass.
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.
Extreme Stomach Pain Abdominal Pain Hyper Salivaton Drooling Skin Irritation Difficulty Breathing Cardiac Failure
The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.
Panicum capillare, known by the common name witchgrass, is a species of grass. It is a native plant to most of North America from the East Coast through all of the West Coast and California. It can be found as an introduced species in Eurasia, and as a weed in gardens and landscaped areas. It grows in many types of habitat.
More from the Poaceae family:
Also recorded as Old-witch Grass, Witch-Grass and Witchgrass Panic.
Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.