Name
Cineraria, Dusty Miller, Sea Ragwort, Silver Dust
Description
Evergreen perennial shrub. Leaves are lobed, green with rough hairs. Flowers are pink / red / blue / purple / white, daisy-like and can often cover the foliage totally.
Concern Level
Only during drought conditions, unpalatable. Generally found in landscaping and flower beds.
Toxic Parts
All parts of the plant are toxic.
Symptoms
Lack of appetite, abnormal behavior, depression, excitability, diarrhea, abdominal pain, blindness.
Danger
Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids which affect the liver and can be fatal.
More Information
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid Toxicity
*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.