Is sneezeweed poisonous?
Although all parts of the plant are poisonous, the blossoms are the most dangerous. For this reason, most of the cases of serious poisoning occur in the late summer and early fall. Sneezeweeds may also cause cows to give bitter milk. The plants remain toxic when dried. Sneezeweed is resistant to deer, rabbits, and most other pests as well as major disease. Aphids can be minor pests of sneezeweed. Some minor issues that could affect the foliage of sneezeweed include powdery mildew, rust, and leaf spot.Although all parts of the plant are poisonous, the blossoms are the most dangerous. For this reason, most of the cases of serious poisoning occur in the late summer and early fall. Sneezeweeds may also cause cows to give bitter milk.Its abundant yellow blooms can be found in late summer to fall, often attracting bees and butterflies. Common sneezeweed can be found in much of the United States, in moist to wet openings, edges, shores, and thickets.