Sphenosciadium capitellatum is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is mild. Also known as Ranger Buttons.
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.
Photosensitivity Dermatitis
The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.
Angelica capitellata, synonym Sphenosciadium capitellatum, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. When treated as Sphenosciadium capitellatum, it was the only species in the monotypic genus Sphenosciadium. It is known by the common names woollyhead parsnip, ranger's buttons, button parsley, and swamp white heads.
The species is included in Toxic Plants of North America (2001).
Also recorded as button parsley, ranger's buttons and swamp white heads.
More from the Apiaceae family:
Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.