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Table of poisonous plants in West Virginia:

a table of poisonous plants in West Virginia:

Scientific NameCommon NameSymptomsTreatment
Conium maculatumPoison hemlockConvulsions, dilated pupils, headache, nausea, vomiting, and respiratory failureCall 911 or the Poison Control Center immediately.
Cicuta maculataWater hemlockConvulsions, dilated pupils, headache, nausea, vomiting, and respiratory failureCall 911 or the Poison Control Center immediately.
Ricinus communisCastor beanNausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, headache, dizziness, seizures, and deathCall 911 or the Poison Control Center immediately.
Datura stramoniumJimsonweedHallucinations, dilated pupils, rapid heart rate, dry mouth, and feverCall 911 or the Poison Control Center immediately.
Toxicodendron radicansPoison ivyRash, blisters, itching, and inflammationWash the affected area with soap and water as soon as possible.
Toxicodendron vernixPoison sumacRash, blisters, itching, and inflammationWash the affected area with soap and water as soon as possible.
MistletoeAll parts of the plant are poisonousNausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and dizzinessCall 911 or the Poison Control Center immediately.
Christmas roseAll parts of the plant are poisonousNausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and dizzinessCall 911 or the Poison Control Center immediately.
MayappleUnripe fruits are poisonousNausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal crampsCall 911 or the Poison Control Center immediately.
PokeweedAll parts of the plant are poisonousNausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and headacheCall 911 or the Poison Control Center immediately.

 

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