Yew Taxus spp. Several varieties, all toxic
{"Image DocumentName": "Yew Taxus spp. Several varieties, all toxic", "Image ImageDescription": "Foliage will kill cows, horses. Seeds commonly ingested by children. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, dilated pupils, slow pulse, seizures, coma and rarely death. Management ranges from observation to support in an intensive care setting (rare) The yew is a common and popular ornamental evergreen, which can also be found growing wild in some areas. It contains several chemicals with diverse adverse effects. All parts of the bush are toxic with the notable exception of the sticky red outer part of the seed. This red covering is soft and squishy and tastes sweet. If the seed inside is swallowed intact, it generally will pass in the stools uneventfully, but the problem is that most exposures in humans are bychildren who pick and chew the fruits including the seed. In cases of potential exposure ALWAYS check the area and see if the seed has been spit out by the child, which actually happens frequently because children are taught not to eat seeds of other fruits. This inspection step has saved many a trip to an ER for medical intervention! Symptoms of ingestion in humans can include trembling, vomiting, dizziness, weakness, dilated pupils, slow heart rate and seizures. There are reports that a person\u2019s lips can turn blue-purple in color, and a rash may appear as well. Coma is possible and death would be due to heart or breathing failure. Management is S&S care, but if only a small confirmed exposure then observation for 30 minutes to 2 hours is sufficient.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}