Motherwort
General poisoning notes:
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a naturalized herb that is weedy in flower and fruit gardens. This plant can cause dermatitis in sensitive individuals. A fragrant lemon-scented oil caused photosensitivity when ingested (Muenscher 1975, Mitchell and Rook 1979).
Nomenclature:
Scientific Name: Leonurus cardiaca L.
Vernacular name(s): motherwort
Scientific family name: Labiatae
Vernacular family name: mint
Leonurus cardiaca L.
Geographic Information
British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan.
Toxic parts:
Leaves
Notes on Toxic plant chemicals:
A fragrant lemon-scented oil from the plant can cause photosensitization (Mitchell and Rook 1979).
Toxic plant chemicals:
unknown chemical
Animals/Human Poisoning:
Note: When an animal is listed without additional information, the literature (as of 1993) contained no detailed explanation.
