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\"Cover<\/a>The Socrates Project: Poisonous Plants in Virginia<\/strong><\/em> is a reference guide to poisonous plants native to Virginia. Click the image to view the publication, or click here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

This second edition is a joint effort between the Virginia Master Naturalist Program<\/a>–a statewide corps of volunteers providing education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities–the Blue Ridge Poison Center at University of Virginia Health, and the University of Virginia School of Medicine\u2019s Division of Medical Toxicology – Department of Emergency Medicine.<\/p>\n

NOTE: For immediate, expert help if you suspect anyone has eaten or been exposed to any of these plants, call the Blue Ridge Poison Center right away: 1-800-222-1222.<\/p>\n

The cover image is a watercolor created by Trish Crowe specially for this publication. Learn more about the artist and her work here: Trish Crowe<\/a><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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