PLANT SPECIES SUMMARY PAGE

Ammi visnaga - Toothpickweed:

Summary Information
Taxonomic Classification Animalia / Plantae / Anthophyta / Family - Apiaceae / Ammi / Species:

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Alternative Names --
Monocotyledenous / Dicotyledenous Dicotyledon
Duration Biennial
Notes May contain toxins which can cause photosensitization in animals.
Associated Waterfowl Diseases Plant-Induced Photosensitization (Primary) (Phytophotodermatitis, Plant-Induced Photosensitisation) Waterfowl Disease Summary Inflammation of skin (particularly bill and feet) following ingestion of (or contact with) certain plants, combined with exposure to sunlight. Sometimes also runting and liver pathology.
Waterfowl in which the DISEASE has been recorded (NOT necessarily this specific organism) "Ducklings and goslings" - species not specified

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