The Bishop’s Weed is poisonous for both cats and dogs.
Typical symptoms include blindness, conjunctivokeratitis, loudy cornea, photophobia and photosensitization.
Bishop’s Weed is a member of the carrot family Apiaceae that features lace-like flower clusters. This plant has been cultivated for its medicinal benefits such as treating vitiligo implicitly. It is also native to the Nile River Valley.
The scientific name for this plant is Ammi majus. Additional name for this plant include Bullwort, Greater Ammi, False Bishop’s Weed, False Queen Anne’s Lace and Laceflower.
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