Orthosia scoparia aka Leafless Swallow Wort

Taxonomy ID: 10545

Genus Orthosia Family Apocynaceae Order Gentianales Class Magnoliopsida Phylum Tracheophyta

Common names

Leafless Swallow Wort, Amphistelma Angulatum, Amphistelma Aphyllum, Amphistelma Chloranthum, Cymanchum Scoparium, Cynanchum Microphylum, Orthosia Aphylla, Vincetoxicum Angulatum, Vincetoxicum Aphyllum

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Is Leafless Swallow Wort toxic to humans/pets?

There is no verified data on the toxicity of this plant in the records of Ploi. If any person, including yourself, a family member, or a pet, consume plant material with an uncertain toxicity level, it is advisable to seek the advice of a healthcare expert.

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