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| Description. Perennial herbs with erect stems, simple alternate leaves, and yellow or orange flowers. |
| Geographic range. Found throughout the northeastern United States and Canada. |
| Toxic principle. Contains very small concentrations of protoanemonin, but there may be other toxins as well. |
| Toxicity. The plant is reported to be more toxic when dried. |
| Diagnosis
Clinical signs. Common symptoms of intoxication are mouth irritation, increased salivation, and diarrhea. Poisoning is also reported to cause agalactia and hemoglobinuria. |
| Treatment. Treat symptomatically to relieve the irritant effects on the gastrointestinal system. |
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| University of Pennsylvania |
| Created by: Alexander Chan (2003), Daphne Downs (2002), Chris Tsai (2001), Brett Begley (2000), Janet Triplett (1997) |
| Faculty Advisor: Dr. Robert Poppenga |