This article describes poisoning caused by an allergy to plant material from grass.
Poisonous Ingredient:
The plant is not poisonous; however, some people have allergic reactions to some grass pollens.
Although the grass itself may not be toxic, the fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides that may have been applied to the grass can be.
Where Found:
various varieties of grass
Review Date: 2/13/2006
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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