Phoradendron flavescens is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is moderate. Also known as American Mistletoe.
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.
Vomiting Diarrhea Low Blood Pressure Difficulty Breathing Slow Heart Rate
The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.
Phoradendron leucarpum is a species of mistletoe in the Viscaceae family. Its common names include American mistletoe, eastern mistletoe, hairy mistletoe and oak mistletoe. It is native to Mexico and the continental United States. It is hemiparasitic, living in the branches of trees. The berries are white and 3–6 millimeters (0.12–0.24 in). It has opposite leaves that are leathery and thick. Ingesting the berries can cause "stomach and intestinal irritation with diarrhea, lowered blood pressure, and slow pulse". This shrub can grow to 1 meter (3.3 ft) by 1 meter (3.3 ft).
Also recorded as Christmas Mistletoe, Leafy Mistletoe, Pacific mistletoe, eastern mistletoe, hairy mistletoe and oak mistletoe.
Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.