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ptaquiloside a norsesquiterpene glucoside of the illudane type; a major toxic principle of bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) and rock fern (Cheilanthes sieberi); is retinotoxic, radiomimetic, carcinogenic and responsible for thrombocytopenia leading to generalized hemorrhages in acute poisoning of cattle, bovine enzootic hematuria and bright blindness. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Moreover, scientists believe ptaquiloside can leach from bracken into ground water at levels many thousand times the safe limit. Bracken fern contains a chemical, ptaquiloside, that is known to be carcinogenic to mammals in high doses. |
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