Podophyllum peltatum is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is critical. Also known as Mayapple.
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 Lethargy Panting Coma Skin Ulcers Dermatitis Abdominal Pain Drooling Liver Failure Bone Marrow Suppression
The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.
Podophyllum peltatum is a North American herbaceous perennial plant in the family Berberidaceae. Its common names are mayapple, American mandrake, wild mandrake, and ground lemon.
All the parts of the plant are poisonous, including the unripe green fruit and perhaps the ripe fruit eaten in excess. The rhizome, foliage, and roots are all poisonous. Mayapple contains podophyllotoxin or podophyllin, which is highly toxic if consumed.
Also recorded as American Mandrake, Indian-apple, May apple, pomme de mai and wild mandrake.
Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.