Hound’s Tongue
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Hound’s Tongue
Names: Cynoglossum, wild comfrey, Chinese forget-me-not
Description: Biennial that grows to 4 feet. Leaves are tongue shaped and alternate up the stem. Flowers are red / purple and grow at the end of the stem. Fruit is a pod covered with barbs.
Concern level: Only during drought conditions, unpalatable, can be incorporated into hay.
Toxic parts: All parts of the plant are toxic, particularly so in the rosette stage.
Symptoms: Lack of appetite, weakness, yawning, diarrhea, photosensitivity, weight loss, lack of coordination, jaundice of mucous membranes, aimless walking, chewing motion.
Danger: Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids which cause liver failure, called “walking disease” or “sleepy staggers”. Can be fatal.
More information: Wikipedia
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