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Hungry or thirsty horses are more likely to eat poisonous plants, as are those pastured on overgrazed lands. [5] Animals with mineral deficiencies due to poor diets will sometimes seek out poisonous plants. [6] Poisonous plants are more of a danger to livestock after wildfires, as they often regrow more quickly. [7]
Cascabela thevetia (synonym Thevetia peruviana) is a poisonous plant native throughout Mexico and in Central America, and cultivated widely as an ornamental. It is a relative of Nerium oleander , giving it a common name yellow oleander .
It has small, round, yellow-green or green-striped fruit with soft spines, small yellow flowers and deeply lobed, light green leaves. The melon occurs in disturbed soil and cleared or bare areas, and thrives on summer moisture. [3] C. myriocarpus fruit. The fruit and foliage are toxic due to the presence of cucurbitacin.
Hypericum calycinum is an economically valuable plant in North America, commonly used for ornamental reasons and landscaping. [10] Under ideal growing conditions, from full sun to partial shade and well-drained acidic soil, this species can grow rapidly. [5] Although resilient in many soil types, this species grows best in sandy or loamy soils.
Inflorescence in bloom. Solidago canadensis, known as Canada goldenrod or Canadian goldenrod, is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae. [2] It is native to northeastern and north-central North America [3] and often forms colonies of upright growing plants, with many small yellow flowers in a branching inflorescence held above the foliage.
Lathyrus aphaca, known as the yellow pea or yellow vetchling, is an annual species in the family Fabaceae with yellow flowers and solitary, pea-like fruits. It originated in the Middle East and has spread throughout Europe and beyond as a weed of cultivated fields and roadsides.
The flowers, appearing from April to August, have five petals united to form a star, ranging from blue to pale lavender or occasionally white; five yellow stamens and a pistil form a projecting center. The plant produces glossy yellow, orange, or red berries that last all winter and may turn brown as they dry. [5]
Hypochaeris radicata yellow flowers. Hypochaeris radicata (sometimes spelled Hypochoeris radicata) – also known as catsear, flatweed, [1] [2] cat's-ear, [3] hairy cat's ear, [4] or false dandelion – is a perennial, low-lying edible herb often found in lawns.