African Rue
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African Rue
Names: Peganum harmala
Description: Bright green succulent, perennial herb which stands about one foot tall, with a woody base. Leaves are segmented, alternate and hairless and the flowers are white with five pedals.
Concern level: Only during drought conditions, unpalatable.
Toxic parts: Seeds, leaves and stems; seeds most toxic.
Symptoms: Weakness in hind legs, loss of appetite, excess salivation, knuckling of fetlock, listlessness, below normal temperature.
Danger: Can cause gastroenteritis, and hemorrhages on heart and under liver capsule.
More information: Invasiveweeds.com
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