African Rue

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African rue

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Names

Peganum harmala, African Rue

Description

Bright green succulent, perennial herb which stands about one foot tall, with a woody base. Leaves are segmented, alternate and hairless and the flowers are white with five pedals.

African rue

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Concern Level

Only during drought conditions, unpalatable.

Toxic Parts

Seeds, leaves and stems; seeds most toxic.

African rue

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Symptoms

Weakness in hind legs, loss of appetite, excess salivation, knuckling of fetlock, listlessness, below normal temperature.

Danger

Can cause gastroenteritis, and hemorrhages on heart and under liver capsule.

African rue

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More Information

Invasiveweeds.com

*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.

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