Buttonbush

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Buttonbush

Names

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Description

Upright highly branched shrub or small tree which can grow up to 50 feet. Leaves are lance shaped and about 6 inches long. Flowers grow in spheres and look like white balls about an inch in diameter. Fruit is dark brown and stay on the plant for months.

Buttonbush

Concern Level

Only during drought season, unpalatable.

Toxic parts

Leaves

Buttonbush

Symptoms

Not well documented, but may include paralysis, muscle spasms, gastrointestinal upset

Danger

Toxic principle is unknown, but it is thought that they contain glycoside principles.

Buttonbush

More information

TAMU

*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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