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The rattle pod plant contains selenium among other chemicals which causes livestock (especially cows) to become addicted to the plant and ingest the plant's toxins and essentially "eat themselves to death". Many times the cattle (or other livestock) to exhibit strange behavior which is why rattle pod is also known as Locoweed.
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Is Mexican fire plant toxic to cats?
Yes. Such plant is mildly toxic to humans, but very poisonous to dogs and cats.
Are leaves of forget you not plant poisonous to dogs?
They are not poisonous to dogs or cats but they are mildly toxic to horses and cattle.
What does locoweed have to do with selenium?
Locoweed is a plant that can accumulate high levels of selenium from the soil. When livestock like cattle graze on locoweed, they can ingest toxic amounts of selenium, which can lead to selenium poisoning and various health issues.
Is hibuscus plant poisonus?
Yes!They can be toxic.
4 poisonous substances found in the garden?
Oleander plant: Contains toxins that can be harmful if ingested. Castor bean plant: Contains ricin, a highly toxic poison. Datura plant: Contains tropane alkaloids that can cause hallucinations and other toxic effects. Snail bait: Contains metaldehyde, a toxic substance that can be harmful to pets and wildlife if ingested.
Is the Mexican hat plant poisonous?
Yes, the Mexican hat plant (Ratibida columnifera) is not considered to be toxic to humans or animals, and it is safe to have in your garden.
Are daylillies toxic to cattle?
Yes. Cattle that consume this plant can develop paresis, loss of coordination, blindness and even death.
Is Mexican fire plant toxic to cats?
Yes. Such plant is mildly toxic to humans, but very poisonous to dogs and cats.
Are leaves of forget you not plant poisonous to dogs?
They are not poisonous to dogs or cats but they are mildly toxic to horses and cattle.
Can roundup harm cattle?
Generally, no. Roundups are a way of simply transporting a herd of cattle from pasture to the farm. However, some minor injuries could occur such as scrapes from bushes. Roundup, as in the herbicide, used to kill weeds and grass is not in itself harmful (but cattle should not have access to it) but it is what the roundup does to the dying plant that may harm cattle as in the plant is dying so it produces more sugars which makes it more palatable to stock which is not good if it is a plant toxic to cattle.
Will cows get sick eating daylilies and irises?
Iris is toxic to cattle but daylilies are not toxic.
Is snakeroot edible?
Snakeroot is not edible because it is a toxic plant. When consumed in a large amount, it can cause a tremetol poisoning in people. People can consume the snakeroot from the milk or meat of cattle.
Is the rhododendron plant toxic to humans?
Yes, the rhododendron plant is toxic to humans if ingested.
Is the aloe plant toxic to cats?
Yes, the aloe plant is toxic to cats if ingested.
Is there a toxic plant related to the cashew nut?
Poison ivy is a toxic plant related to the cashew.
Is mustard seed toxic to any animals?
it can be toxic to poultry, cattle, sheep and horses, possible other animals as well.
What is another name for a poisonous plant?
I toxic plant...
