Wintercress

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Wintercress

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Names

Barbarea, Yellowrocket, Scurvy Grass

Description

A biennial with a taproot. Leaves are long-petiolate. Flowers are yellow, have four petals and grow in clusters.

Wintercress

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Concern Level

Only during drought conditions, unpalatable, but can be incorporated into hay.

Toxic Parts

The whole plant is toxic.

Wintercress

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Symptoms

Gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, colic.

Danger

Contains Isothiocyanates which irritate digestive tract.

Wintercress

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More Information

ASPCA

*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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