What is lungwort also known as?
Pulmonaria plants, also known as Lungwort are beautiful herbaceous perennials boasting intriguing and attractive buds that slowly open to reveal pretty flowers on top of thick stems, also with beautiful white or silver speckled foliage. Pulmonaria are easy to grow and partial to a shadier part of the garden. Pulmonaria officinalis (Blue Lungwort, Common Lungwort, Jerusalem Cowslip, Jerusalem Sage, Lungwort, Mary’s Tears, Our Lady’s Milk Drops) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox.
Is lungwort poisonous to humans?
Lungwort can be poisonous if eaten in large doses, and may cause stomach upset for cats, dogs and humans. The leaves, stems, and blooms of lungwort are toxic to cats and dogs. They contain chemicals known as saponins and pyrrolizidine alkaloids. If ingested, pets may exhibit symptoms such as loss of appetite, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty walking, or neurological problems.