RT Book, Section
T1 Poisonous plants of Europe
A1 Anadón Navarro, Arturo Ramón
A1 Martínez Larrañaga, María Rosa
A1 Ares Lombán, Irma
A1 Martínez Caballero, María Aranzazu
AB In this chapter the dangers of European flora, which is much less rich in dangerous species than those found in the American and African flora, are discussed. Many house and garden plants grown in Europe contain chemical substances in sufficient quantities that lead to toxic effects in animals. Fortunately, most plants do not cause toxicity, and may only cause mild to moderate gastrointestinal (GI) irritation. Compared to North American and African flora, European flora has fewer dangerous species; however the number of plant poisonings is considerable. The main poisonous plants of Europe affecting the animals are presented. In general, plants cause poisoning only when eaten and affect livestock and companion animals. Most cases are related to accidental ingestion of ornamental plants rather that wild plants, particularly at certain times of the year. Finally, management and treatment of poisoning by toxic plants are also discussed
PB Elsevier
SN 978-04-432-9007-7
YR 2025
FD 2025
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/123473
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/123473
LA eng
NO Anadón, A., Martínez-Larrañaga, M.-R., Ares, I., & Martínez, M.-A. (2025). Poisonous plants of Europe. En Veterinary Toxicology: Basic and Clinical Principles (pp. 889-908). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-29007-7.00055-8
DS Docta Complutense
RD 18 mar 2026