Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus)Venter, ElnaUniversity of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology2009-04-212009-04-212002Botha, CJ & Venter, E 2002, 'Plants poisonous to livestock Southern Africa (CD-ROM)' University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences, Section Pharmacology and Toxicology, Pretoria, South Africa.http://hdl.handle.net/2263/9725Colour photos. Final web-ready size: JPEG, 72 ppi. Photo 1: 99.6 kb; Photo 2: 25.1 kb; Photo 3: 7.23 kb. Original TIFF file housed at the Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences, Section Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Pretoria.DISTRIBUTION: Occurs in shaded valleys, often Acacia dominated thorn bush in low rainfall areas.BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION: General: A medium-sized tree, resembling Rhus spp. Leaves: Dark green, leathery with three leaflets. Margins sharply toothed. Sap somewhat milky. Flowers: Small, creamy green, in large loosely branched sprays. All floral parts in fives. November - March. Fruit: Flattened nut with a red papery wing, containing an aromatic oil.TOXIC PRINCIPLE: Heptadecyl catechols.SYSTEMS AFFECTED: Skin and appendages.CLINICAL SIGNS: The sap causes a livid rash in humans which swells and blisters, accompanied by great discomfort, itching and intense burning pain which can persist for a long time.©University of Pretoria. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences, Section Pharmacology and Toxicology (Original and digital). Provided for educational purposes only. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission of the original copyright holder. Any attempt to circumvent the access controls placed on this file is a violation of copyright laws and is subject to criminal prosecution. Please contact the collection administrator for copyright issues.Plant poisoningToxicologyPlant poisoning in animalsPoisonous plantsHeptadecyl catecholsPoisonous plants -- Toxicology -- Africa, SouthernVeterinary toxicologyStill Image