| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Noun | 1. Laurel of bogs of northwestern United States having small purple flowers and pale leaves that are glaucous beneath.[Wordnet]. | |
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Common Expressions: Kalmia polifolia
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| Kalmia polifolia | Laurel of bogs of northwestern United States having small purple flowers and pale leaves that are glaucous beneath. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. | ||
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Specialty Expressions: Kalmia polifolia
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| Kalmia polifolia | Aerospace | Bog-laurel is a native shrub found across Canada in boggy areas. The plant has caused experimental poisoning in cattle, goats, and sheep, with sheep being most susceptible. Suspected poisoning of cattle and sheep in the west have been reported. Bog-laurel is less toxic than sheep-laurel (Kalmia angustifolia). Only the western variety of bog-laurel (Kalmia polifolia var. microphylla) has been tested for toxicity. However, the plant should be considered potentially toxic through its entire range in Canada (Clawson 1933, Kingsbury 1964, Lampe and McCann 1985). All parts of the plant are poisonous including the nectar, which can result in poisonous honey. The leaves have been used in experiments to poison livestock (Clawson 1933, Fuller and McClintock 1986). Experimental poisoning of sheep caused such symptoms as depression, salivation, loss of appetite, and vomiting. Grating of teeth and frequent vomiting was noticed in more severe cases. Pulse and body temperature was affected very little. A dosage of green leaves equal to 0.3% of an animal's body weight can cause a toxic response. A dosage of 2% of an animal's body weight caused severe sickness in sheep (Clawson 1933). General symptoms of poisoning: 1- Cattle and Goats: a- depression; b- nausea; c- salivation; and d- vomiting; and 2- Sheep: a- depression; b- gait, staggering; c- nausea; d- recumbency; e- salivation; and f- vomiting. (references) | |
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