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Bulbs
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Bulbs and the plants that grow from them are known to be toxic in some animal species although there are no reports in rabbits.
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Comparison of leaf stems of young hemlock and cow parsley plants
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This picture was taken in May. It shows two plants growing next to each other. The plant with the smooth, pale green, red-spotted leaf stems is hemlock (Conium maculatum). The plant with the grooved purple leaf stems is cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris).
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Cow parsley leaf stem groove
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This picture shows the stem of cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris). It shows the typical groove that signifies that the leaves are safe to pick for rabbits. The colour of the leaf stem can vary from green to pale purple and it may or may not be hairy
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Cow Parsley- comparison with poison hemlock
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This picture was taken in May. On the left is the young hemlock plant (Conium maculatum). On the right is a young cow parsley plant (Anthriscus sylvestris). The plants were growing next to each other and illustrate the differences. The main stem and the leaf stems of hemlock are circular, smooth, pale green with reddish purples spots and blotches. The main stem of cow parsley is also circular but has longitudinal grooves. The leaf stems of the cow parsley have the characteristic celery-like groove and are slightly hairy. The colour of cow parsley stems varies from green to purple like the example shown in this picture.
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Cow parsley- cut leaf stem
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This picture shows a cross-section of a cut leaf stem of cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris). It shows the groove that is present. The shape is sometimes likened to a piece of celery.
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Cuckoo Pint
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Cuckoo pint (Arum maculatum) has several alternative names e.g. Lords and Ladies, Wild arum, Jack in the pulpit, Bobbin. It large, arrow-shaped, purple-spotted leaves, hence the name 'maculatum'. The berries contain oxalate crystals that irritate the skin, mouth, tongue, and throat in humans. There may be swellingin the throat, difficulty breathing, burning pain, and upset stomach. However, the acrid taste and tingling sensation in the mouth means that large amounts are rarely taken and serious harm is unusual. It can also cause skin reactions if handled. The effects on rabbits are unknown but it is a plant that should be left alone.
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Cuckoo Pint (unripe berries)
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The berries of cuckoo pint are toxic. They can be seen on stems in the undergrowth and will turn red when ripe.
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CUCKOO PINT
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Cuckoo pint flowers
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Cuckoo Pint leaves
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The bright green leaves of Cuckoo PInt (Arum maculatum) can look enticing among the sparse vegetation in March but it is better to leave them alone.
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Cuckoo Pint leaves
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The leaves of Cuckoo pint (Arum maculatum) are bright green and eventually develop red blotches. The image shows Cuckoo Pint leaves mixed witha few COW Parsley leaves. All parts of the Cuckoo Pint plant can produce allergic reactions in people so it is wise to leave the leaves alone
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