a table of poisonous plants in West Virginia:
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Symptoms | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conium maculatum | Poison hemlock | Convulsions, dilated pupils, headache, nausea, vomiting, and respiratory failure | Call 911 or the Poison Control Center immediately. |
| Cicuta maculata | Water hemlock | Convulsions, dilated pupils, headache, nausea, vomiting, and respiratory failure | Call 911 or the Poison Control Center immediately. |
| Ricinus communis | Castor bean | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, headache, dizziness, seizures, and death | Call 911 or the Poison Control Center immediately. |
| Datura stramonium | Jimsonweed | Hallucinations, dilated pupils, rapid heart rate, dry mouth, and fever | Call 911 or the Poison Control Center immediately. |
| Toxicodendron radicans | Poison ivy | Rash, blisters, itching, and inflammation | Wash the affected area with soap and water as soon as possible. |
| Toxicodendron vernix | Poison sumac | Rash, blisters, itching, and inflammation | Wash the affected area with soap and water as soon as possible. |
| Mistletoe | All parts of the plant are poisonous | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and dizziness | Call 911 or the Poison Control Center immediately. |
| Christmas rose | All parts of the plant are poisonous | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and dizziness | Call 911 or the Poison Control Center immediately. |
| Mayapple | Unripe fruits are poisonous | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps | Call 911 or the Poison Control Center immediately. |
| Pokeweed | All parts of the plant are poisonous | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and headache | Call 911 or the Poison Control Center immediately. |
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