Is Snow On The Prairie Poisonous

September 11, 2024 1 min read

Snow On The Prairie produces a milky sap containing euphorbium, a chemical that can irritate skin and eyes.

Eye irritations from snow On The Prairie's sap can be severe, causing redness, watery eyes, and vision difficulties.

Snow On The Prairie primarily grows in pastures and roadsides, posing little threat unless broken stems are handled.

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Is Snow On The Prairie toxic to humans?

Snow On The Prairie is a moderately toxic plant. The stems produce a milky sap containing euphorbium. The chemical compound is a skin and eye irritant. It can also cause inflammation when it comes into contact with the skin. Eye irritations can be severe and include redness, watery eyes, swelling, and difficulties with vision. Skin irritations are less severe, with mild symptoms of irritation. The weed primarily grows in pastures and roadsides. It poses little threat, but farmers and gardeners can come into contact with broken stems.

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The judgment on toxicity and danger is for reference only. We DO NOT GUARANTEE any accuracy of such judgment. Therefore, you SHALL NOT rely on such judgment. It is IMPORTANT TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE in advance when necessary.

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