Introduction

• About 800 species worldwide .
• Grow to 90-150 cm tall.
• Leaves:
  • Ovate, evergreen or deciduous.
  • Alternate.
  • 1-20 cm in length depending on variety.
  • Smooth and untoothed.
  • Dark green with a glossy upper surface and a dull underside.
• Flower:
  • Bell-shaped.
  • Spring to early summer.
  • White, purple, deep rose, red, yellow, and orange.
• Azaleas are related plant species.

Toxicity

Clinical signs

Treatment

Further Reading

Publications

Refereed papers

• Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.

Other sources of information

• Campbell A & Chapman M (2000) Handbook of Poisoning in Dogs and Cats. Blackwell Science.
• Allison K & Day C (1997) A Guide to Plants Poisonous to Horses. British Association of Holistic Nutrition and Medicine.