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Poisonous Plants That Are Native to Texas
Poisonous Plants That Are Native to Texas. Every year in Texas, toxic plant poisonings cause an estimated $50 million to $100 million in livestock losses, according to Texas A&M University. Gardeners and farmers can control these plants by identifying them and knowing their growth habits and toxicology. If your livestock ingests any toxic...
Every year in Texas, toxic plant poisonings cause an estimated $50 million to $100 million in livestock losses, according to Texas A&M University. Gardeners and farmers can control these plants by identifying them and knowing their growth habits and toxicology. If your livestock ingests any toxic plant, seek veterinarian advice immediately.
Buttercup
Buttercup is found along ditches, in shallow water and in mud flats in Texas. This native plant has bitter taste and contains protoanemonin, a blistering agent. As the plant flowers, the toxic agent increases. Signs of poisoning in livestock include diarrhea, abdominal pain, depression and death. Buttercup has yellow flowers that grow in fan-shaped clusters. The plant does best when it gets plenty of water.
Pokeberry
Pokeberry, also called pokeweed, is found in brush piles and sandy soil. The plant grows up to 10 feet tall and has large, green leaves. Pokeberry has pinkish-white flowers, which appear before the blackish-purple berries. The plant is a gastrointestinal irritant and causes abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting and death, according to Texas A&M University. The plant’s rootstock, so do not allow pigs to dig it up.
Bitter Sneezeweed
Bitter sneezeweed is an annual plant that grows approximately 1-? feet tall. One variety has all yellow flowers, while another variety has yellow flower petals with a reddish-brown center. The plant has a bitter taste and strong odor. Signs of poisoning caused by this plant include salivation, grinding of teeth, vomiting and weakness. Do not slaughter any grass-fed cows that eat bitter sneezeweed, as it can be poisonous to humans.
Sweetclover
Sweetclover is an annual with branching stalks that grow up to 8 feet tall. Small, yellow or white flowers bloom in spikes on this plant. These wild native Texas plants grow along roadsides and around tanks. The plant has a sharp odor when crushed. Signs of poisoning include stiffness, swelling under the skin, nosebleeds, convulsions and death. In several cases, cows and/or their newborn calves have bleed to death after consuming sweetclover hay, as stated by Texas A&M University.
