Prostrate pigweed
General poisoning notes:
Prostrate pigweed (Amaranthus blitoides) is a naturalized herb found across parts of southern Canada. This plant accumulates nitrogen and can cause nitrate poisoning because it can accumulate amounts sufficient to kill cattle (Fuller and McClintock 1986).
Nomenclature:
Scientific Name: Amaranthus blitoides S. Wats.
Vernacular name(s): prostrate pigweed
Scientific family name: Amaranthaceae
Vernacular family name: amaranth
Amaranthus blitoides S. Wats.
Geographic Information
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan.
Toxic parts:
Leaves.
Toxic plant chemicals:
Nitrate
Animals/Human Poisoning:
Note: When an animal is listed without additional information, the literature (as of 1993) contained no detailed explanation.
