Another new week and a great time to learn about yet another plant your horse can’t eat. Today’s plant doesn’t grow everywhere, but is often found in decorative planting. The delicate Emerald Feather Fern is really too lovely to eat anyway.
A Little About Emerald Feather Fern
Asparagus densiflorus is also called Asparagus Fern and Emerald Feather Fern. This is an erect, perennial fern-like herb with tiny, spiked leaves that grow alternately. Bell-shaped flowers are yellow/green and droop. Fruit is a berry that begins green and becomes bright red when ripe.
How Dangerous Is It?
This plant is unpalatable to equines and not often a threat to equines. However it contains an unknown toxic principle that can irritate skin upon contact so it bears remembering.
The berries and plant sap of this plant are toxic to equines.
What To Look For
You know your animal the best, so you should know when something is amiss. Emerald Feather Fern toxicity symptoms include irritation, swelling and blisters anywhere sap comes into contact with the skin. Can also cause gastrointestinal distress if ingested.
Learn More
Be sure to check out the Emerald Feather Fern page to learn more about the plant and while you are at it why not check out more toxic plants?
*It should be noted that I’m not a veterinarian. 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.