Is Common cocklebur Poisonous

September 11, 2024 1 min read

All parts of the young common cocklebur plant are toxic and can cause fatal poisoning if ingested.

Skin contact with common cocklebur pollen can lead to red, itchy, and inflamed skin in sensitive individuals.

Severe poisoning from eating common cocklebur can cause convulsions, loss of consciousness, and death.

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Slightly Toxic

Human

Eaten accidentally

Effect methods

Is Common cocklebur toxic to humans?

Poisoning from common cocklebur is most likely to occur from accidentally ingesting the plant. All parts of the young plant are toxic to humans when they are ingested, and the resulting poisoning can be fatal. In addition, the pollen in common cocklebur can cause skin irritation (red, itchy, inflamed skin where the contact occurred) in sensitive individuals from physical contact. Symptoms of poisoning from eating common cocklebur may include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, palpitations, sweating, and shortness of breath. Severe cases of poisoning can lead to convulsions, loss of consciousness, and even death.

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WARNING

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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