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Jack-in-the-pulpit

Alternative Names: Arisaema triphyllum; Bog onion; Brown dragon; Indian turnip; Wake robin; Wild turnip Home Treatment: Wipe out the mouth with a cold, wet cloth. Give milk to drink. Text Continues Below Wash skin with water. If eye involvement, irrigate eyes with water. Before Calling Emergency: Determine the following information: the patient's age, weight, and condition the name of the plant and the parts eaten the time it was swallowed the amount swallowed Poison Control, or a local emergency number: They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the person to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Bring the plant with you to the emergency room for identification. What to expect at the emergency room: The symptoms will be treated. Expectations (prognosis): Plants containing oxalic acid may cause swelling severe enough to block the airway, but this is very rare.

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