Ecological profile (click on flags) : Rare Rare Present Rare Rare Present Copyright © 2000-2001 INRA, all rights reserved ; J.-P. Lonchamp, Nov. 2000 http://www.dijon.inra.fr/bga/hyppa/hyppa-a/agogi_ah.htm, [www2.dijon.inra.fr]

It is also a major metabolite in plants, and is also present in Comfrey. [wildflowerfinder.org.uk]

[…] ornamentation LM: -, nexine: -, sexine: -, SEM ornamentation SEM: microechinate, perforate, TEM tectum: -, infratectum: -, foot layer: -, endexine: -, intine: -, wall peculiarities: - pollen coatings: -, reserves in cytoplasm: -, cell number: -, Ubisch bodies: present [paldat.org]

Maine present Massachusetts present New Hampshire present Rhode Island present Vermont present Conservation Status Exact status definitions can vary from state to state. [gobotany.newenglandwild.org]

It was introduced to Britain in grain, has been present since the Iron Age (6), and was once very common (7). [arkive.org]

• Fever

  […] poisoning after ingestion of flour contaminated with seeds of corn cockle are manifested through: abundant salivation, sore throat, aches, nausea, cramping and diarrhea, then when the poison has gone down in blood, appear in great pain headache, dizziness, fever [mtplantas.com]

  Abert came down with a fever in July and had to remain behind at Bent's Fort to recuperate. While he was sick he continued his studies in natural science and ethnology and compiled a tribal dictionary. [calflora.net]

• Rigor

  […] lassitudines, saluberrimo genere medicinae. calculos quoque discutit potum in aceto. inlinitur et livoribus suggillatisque cum melle et adipe anserino aut cera Cypria. fit et oleum ex eo semine madefacto in oleo expressoque, quo utuntur ad nervorum rigores [penelope.uchicago.edu]

• Vomiting

  […] capsule with numerous black, pitted seeds Family: Caryophyllaceae Origin: Europe Distribution: Naturalized in USA Poison Part: Seeds as contaminant of wheat, oats, and ground corn Poison Delivery Mode: Ingestion of seeds Symptoms: Severe stomach pain, vomiting [plants.ces.ncsu.edu]

  They are reported to be absorbed by the alimentary canal and poisoning is manifested by vertigo, respiratory depression, vomiting, diarrhoea, salivation and paralysis. [terrain.net.nz]

  The plant is filled with a poison that can cause stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, slow breathing and even death. Mr Holden said he confirmed the flower's identity after checking dozens of wildflower books. [bbc.com]

  They are sometimes found as a contaminant in the seeds of various grains and, if ingested can cause severe stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, weakness and slow breathing. However, the symptoms are usually mild and short-lasting[ ]. [temperate.theferns.info]

• Diarrhea

  […] numerous black, pitted seeds Family: Caryophyllaceae Origin: Europe Distribution: Naturalized in USA Poison Part: Seeds as contaminant of wheat, oats, and ground corn Poison Delivery Mode: Ingestion of seeds Symptoms: Severe stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea [plants.ces.ncsu.edu]

  Symptoms of poisoning after ingestion of flour contaminated with seeds of corn cockle are manifested through: abundant salivation, sore throat, aches, nausea, cramping and diarrhea, then when the poison has gone down in blood, appear in great pain headache [mtplantas.com]

  Chickens can be affected if they eat Corncockle seed: they can “present a generally listless and unkempt appearance with rough feathering and diarrhea”, according to the United States Food & Drug Administration. [jeremybartlett.co.uk]

  Note: Agrostemma githago contains githagin, a toxic saponin that causes diarrhea. Since it is especially toxic to chickens, it is suggested it not be planted around them. [sfgate.com]

  Toxicology Poisoning has been described, including GI irritation, severe muscle pain and cramping, vertigo, respiratory depression, vomiting, diarrhea, and salivation followed by depression and coma. [drugs.com]

• Nausea

  Symptoms of poisoning after ingestion of flour contaminated with seeds of corn cockle are manifested through: abundant salivation, sore throat, aches, nausea, cramping and diarrhea, then when the poison has gone down in blood, appear in great pain headache [mtplantas.com]

  However, mild poisoning was more likely, where symptoms included “ nausea, belching, headache, dyspepsia, and unpleasant taste in the mouth, a tickle in the throat, hoarseness and coughing, with increased mucous secretion. [jeremybartlett.co.uk]

• Pointed Teeth

  Calyx 3-7 cm with ovoid oblong tube and linear pointed teeth. - Fruits: capsules with 5 teeth, without carpophore, nor partition. [www2.dijon.inra.fr]

• Dizziness

  […] black, pitted seeds Family: Caryophyllaceae Origin: Europe Distribution: Naturalized in USA Poison Part: Seeds as contaminant of wheat, oats, and ground corn Poison Delivery Mode: Ingestion of seeds Symptoms: Severe stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness [plants.ces.ncsu.edu]

  The plant is filled with a poison that can cause stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, slow breathing and even death. Mr Holden said he confirmed the flower's identity after checking dozens of wildflower books. [bbc.com]

  […] of poisoning after ingestion of flour contaminated with seeds of corn cockle are manifested through: abundant salivation, sore throat, aches, nausea, cramping and diarrhea, then when the poison has gone down in blood, appear in great pain headache, dizziness [mtplantas.com]

  They are sometimes found as a contaminant in the seeds of various grains and, if ingested can cause severe stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, weakness and slow breathing. However, the symptoms are usually mild and short-lasting[ ]. [temperate.theferns.info]

  The flower was once believed to be extinct due to modern farming methods Experts say every part of the plant is filled with glycoside githagin and agrostemnic acid that could lead to severe stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, weakness, slow [dailymail.co.uk]

• Headache

  Symptoms of poisoning after ingestion of flour contaminated with seeds of corn cockle are manifested through: abundant salivation, sore throat, aches, nausea, cramping and diarrhea, then when the poison has gone down in blood, appear in great pain headache [mtplantas.com]

  Symptoms include mucosal irritation, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhoea, respiratory distress, headache, pains in the spine, tachycardia, paralysis coma followed by death. [wildflowerfinder.org.uk]

  However, mild poisoning was more likely, where symptoms included “ nausea, belching, headache, dyspepsia, and unpleasant taste in the mouth, a tickle in the throat, hoarseness and coughing, with increased mucous secretion. [jeremybartlett.co.uk]

  Ironically called "nose-bleed, " it was apparently used to induce nose-bleeds as a means of curing headaches. Yarrow was one of the medicinal herbs that was found at a 60,000 year old Neanderthal burial site in Iraq. [calflora.net]

• Confusion

  Not to be semantically confused with : Rough Cocklebur ( Xanthium strumarium ) [a plant with similar name belonging to a different Family]. [wildflowerfinder.org.uk]

  not to be confused with the Spanish soldier Hernando de Alarcón (1466-1640). [calflora.net]

• Agitation

  […] after ingestion of flour contaminated with seeds of corn cockle are manifested through: abundant salivation, sore throat, aches, nausea, cramping and diarrhea, then when the poison has gone down in blood, appear in great pain headache, dizziness, fever, agitation [mtplantas.com]

It has been found useful in the treatment of paralysis and gastritis. [naturalmedicinalherbs.net]

It has a folk history of use in the treatment of cancer, warts etc[222]. The plant is not used in allopathic medicine, but it has been found efficacious in the treatment of dropsy and jaundice if used for long enough[4]. [pfaf.org]

Treatment HLL vs. treatment HHL: a test of whether different densities at the time of spraying affect the dose–response relationship The ED 50 for the treatment HHL was approximately threefold that for treatment HLL ( Table 5 ; F 1,164 = 33). [besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

", 175 g of granular treatment. [oro.open.ac.uk]

It has a folk history of use in the treatment of cancer, warts etc[ ]. The plant is not used in allopathic medicine, but it has been found efficacious in the treatment of dropsy and jaundice if used for long enough[ ]. [temperate.theferns.info]

Humphry, Epidemiology Unit, Scottish Agricultural College VSD, Drummondhill, Stratherrick Road, Inverness IV2 4JZ, UK (fax +44 1463 711103; E-mail address: [email protected] ). [besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

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In analogy to the well-known lectin-like mechanism of action which can be inhibited by different monosaccharides, we tested seven different sugars known for their affinity to prevent cell recognition and thereby detoxify lectins. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

20 of 71 words, 2 definitions) oxforddictionaries.com/definition/american english/corn-cockle Macmillan British Dictionary: Cambridge Dictionary: weed [entry 1] any wild plant which grows in an unwanted place, especially in a garden or field where it prevents [memidex.com]

Thin plants to 12 inches apart and apply a light mulch around the base of the seedlings to prevent competitive weeds. These beauties can get 3 ½ feet tall, so place them at the back of a flower bed to allow lower plants to compliment their color. [gardeningknowhow.com]

Give seed a rich medium in which to germinate, broadcast seed, cover with 1/2 inch of same soil to prevent birds from eating the seed. Keep evenly moist while seed is germinating. Sow seed lightly to avoid overcrowding. [sfgate.com]