Bouncing Bet

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Bouncing Bet

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Names

Saponaria officinalis, Bouncing Bet, Soapwort

Description

Knee-high, spreading perennial weed with jointed stems. Leaves are arranged opposite, and slightly hairy. Flowers are clustered and have white / pink / red blossoms with five notch-tip petals.

Bouncing Bet

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Concern Level

Only during drought conditions, unpalatable. Animals will even refuse grain containing bouncing bet seeds.

Toxic Parts

All parts, seeds and roots especially toxic.

Bouncing Bet

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Symptoms

Mild depression, diarrhea (can be bloody), lack of coordination, respiratory problems. ataxia and coma.

Danger

Low level of danger, contain saponins which are highly concentrated in the seeds.

Bouncing Bet

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More Information

Veterinary Medicine Library

*It should be noted that we are not veterinarians. This information is written specifically for horses and should be used for reference purposes only. If you think your horse has eaten something toxic call your vet right away.


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