Milkweed
Poisonous plants by letter
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
Looking for a plant but don't know the name? Try the toxic plant identifier
This information is for reference only, if you think your horse has eaten something toxic, call your vet right away.
Milkweed
Names: Asclepias, butterfly flower, silkweed, Virginia silkweed
Description: Perennial which reach three to six feet. Stems are unbranched and covered in short hairs. Leaves are oblong, three to eight inches long and opposite. Flowers are pink / lavender, grow in a ball-like clusters and very fragrant. Fruit grows in brown flat, brown pods.
Concern level: Only during drought conditions, unpalatable.
Toxic parts: All parts of the plant are toxic.
Symptoms: Dizziness, depression, bloating, lack of coordination, drooling, lack of muscular control, spasms, seizures, colic, rapid, weak pulse, trouble breathing.
Danger: Contains galitoxin and cardenolides which can be fatal.
More information: Plants For A Future
Poisonous plants by letter
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
Looking for a plant but don't know the name? Try the toxic plant identifier
This information is for reference only, if you think your horse has eaten something toxic, call your vet right away.
