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| Toxic effect of mulberry fruits and sap August 18, 2009 What would be the toxic effect of the unripe fruit of the mulberry tree or the white sap? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What tree berries causes blisters in PA? July 22, 2009 This summer my family was playing with some berries picked from a tree in our backyard. They would place them in their mouths and shoot them through homemade pea-shooters. Shortly after everyone beg... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is carrotwood poisonous to Boston Terrier in Rancho Cucamonga CA? July 20, 2009 My Boston Terrier always goes to our carrotwood tree and licks the base. He gets so excited that he drools all over the place? Why does this tree cause this reaction in our dog? Is it poisonous to ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is Desert willow poisonous to horses in Boerne TX July 17, 2009 I have just purchased Bubba Desert Willows and have horses. Will they eat them, do you know and if so will they be harmed? Thanks View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant identification from Peoria IL July 10, 2009 I removed a plant from our workplace that employees were afraid was hallucinogenic seeds. Central Illinois. Very purple stem. Purple flowers. Black seeds. Any ideas? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Skin irritation caused by hydrangea in Monroe GA July 06, 2009 Can Queen Anne Lace hydrangea cause a skin irritation such as poison ivy or oak? I picked up a branch that had broken off to discard and the following day I have a place on my arm about six inches lon... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants to replace poison ivy in Kingsport TN July 03, 2009 Am in the process of killing off poison ivy that is growing vigorously. What do you recommend to plant in its place. I don't want to leave area open to other invasive plants. (Yes, poison ivy is a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Removing poison ivy around live oak in Hockley TX July 02, 2009 We have a large live oak in our backyard, estimated to be over 100 years old. I am working on clearing out the brush that is under the tree. Can I spray commercially available poison ivy killer in t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Poisonous cherries from trees in Angola, IN June 25, 2009 Are there any poisonous cherries from trees in Indiana? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Palm tip wound in Sacramento CA June 25, 2009 My husband was stuck in his calf with a palm leaf, he is now complaining of stiffness where it went in, is there any kind of poison in it? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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