Pie Plant

Rhubarb
Additional Common Names: Rhubarb
Scientific Name: Rheum rhabarbarium
Family: Polygonaceae
Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles: Soluble calcium oxalates
Clinical Signs: Kidney failure (in grazing animals), vomiting, salivation in dogs/cats. Most toxic parts are leaves and roots.

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