What is this plant

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Hully
Hully

What is this plant

Asked on 18 Jun, 2008

Hi, My puppy ate part of a leaf from this plant and it has made him ill. I am haveing to take him to the Vet this afternoon and would like to be able to tell them what it is.
I would be very greatful if any one could identify this plant as soon as pos please.

Many thanks

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treesandthings
Treesandthi..

18 Jun, 2008

 

Looks like a sedum. Not sure if its poisionious though as I dont have any books with me.

caz13
Caz13

18 Jun, 2008

 

Looks like a sedum to me, don't know which type.

Don't know about toxicity for all types, but just looked in Wikipedia & copied:
"Sedum acre ("biting stonecrop") on the other hand contains high quantities of piperidine alkaloids (namely (+)-sedridine, (-)-sedamine, sedinone and isopelletierine) which give it a sharp, peppery and acrid taste and make it somewhat toxic. Depending on the amount consumed, irritations of the mucous membranes, cramps and paralysis, including respiratory paralysis may ensue."

Hope your puppy is ok

Hully
Hully

20 Jun, 2008

 

Hi, thanks for the help. I have done a Google image search for Sedum but I am still not sure which one it is.

My puppy is ok, he had some pills from the vet and he is now fine. I have now moved the pots onto the raised flower bed so they are out of reach.

As for what type of Sedum it is, I will have to wait for it to flower and then try to identify it.

Thanks again

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