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Name: Connie
Status: other
Age: old
Location: N/A
Country: N/A
Date: 1999-2001
Question:
I have what I was told is "Loco Weed" in my acreage. It grows about 8 inches tall and spreads out and developes "Seed Pods" on the vine. I know it is poisones when green, but will it harm horses (if eaten) when it dries out (July/August) - I live in Cuyama Valley, California

Replies:
yes, loco weed is poisonous to horses

http://www.lineone.net/dictionaryof/difficultwords/d0007682.html

http://www.cowboyshowcase.com/glossary%20horseterms.htm

http://texnat.tamu.edu/symp/transpecos/

http://www.healthsurfing.com/health/1999/10/06/?p=1&n=1

Anthony R. Brach, Ph.D.


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