White mulberry leaf is widely available and typically found in capsule, liquid, or tea form, according to Healthline. (It is unclear how McClintock's wife ingested the white mulberry leaf.

Lori McClintock, the wife of Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., died from dehydration as a result of gastroenteritis caused by white mulberry leaf, according to a coroner's report.

Red mulberry does persist in other states. I’ve seen it in Florida, Delaware and South Carolina. Most leaves of both species are unlobed, but to tell them apart, look for leaves that are lobed.

The Sacramento County Corner's office announced that Lori McClintock, the wife of U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock, died as a result to "adverse effects" caused from ingesting white mulberry leaf.

Lori McClintock, the wife of U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock of California, died after ingesting white mulberry leaf, according to the Sacramento County coroner. The plant is generally considered safe and is ...