Poison Plant List For Horses

A helpful list of toxic plants for horses, which I have always found to be helpful. Manyt landscaping plants are very toxic to horses.



Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List - Horses

Plants Toxic to Horses

Adam-and-Eve (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Wake Robin, Starch Root, Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant)
Scientific Name: Arum maculatum
Family: Araceae

African Wonder Tree
Scientific Name: Ricinus communis
Family:

Alocasia (Elephant's Ear)
Scientific Name: Alocasia spp.
Family: Araceae

Alsike Clover
Scientific Name: Trifolium hybridum
Family: Leguminosae

Ambrosia Mexicana (Jerusalem Oak, Feather Geranium)
Scientific Name: Chenopodium botrys (Ambrosia mexicana )
Family: Chenopodiaceae

American Bittersweet (Bittersweet, Waxwork, Shrubby Bittersweet, False Bittersweet, Climbing Bittersweet)
Scientific Name: Celastrus scandens
Family: Celastraceae

American Holly (English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry)
Scientific Name: Ilex opaca
Family: Aquifoliaceae

American Mandrake (Mayapple, Indian Apple Root, Umbrella Leaf, Wild Lemon, Hog Apple, Duck's Foot, Raccoonberry)
Scientific Name: Podophyllum peltatum
Family: Berberidaceae

American Yew
Scientific Name: Taxus canidensus
Family: Taxaceae

Angelica Tree (Hercules' Club, Devil's Walking Stick, Prickly Ash, Prickly Elder)
Scientific Name: Aralia spinosa
Family: Araliaceae

Apple (Includes crabapples)
Scientific Name: Malus sylvestrus (other Malus species)
Family: Rosaceae

Apricot (Group also includes Plum, Peach, Cherry)
Scientific Name: Prunus armeniaca (other Prunus species)
Family: Rosaceae

Arum (Cuckoo-pint, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Bobbins, Wake Robin)
Scientific Name: Arum maculatum
Family: Araceae

Autumn Crocus (Meadow Saffron)
Scientific Name: Colchicum autumnale
Family: Liliaceae

Avocado (Alligator Pear)
Scientific Name: Persea americana
Family: Lauraceae

Azalea (Rosebay, Rhododendron)
Scientific Name: Rhododendron spp
Family: Ericaceae

Barnaby's Thistle (Yellow Star Thistle)
Scientific Name: Centaurea solstitialis
Family: Compositae

Bead Tree (China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac, White Cedar, Japanese Bead Tree, Texas Umbrella Tree, Pride-of-India, Chinaberry Tree )
Scientific Name: Melia azedarach
Family: Meliaceae

Bergamot Orange (Bergamot, Citrus bergamia )
Scientific Name: Citrus Aurantium
Family: Rutaceae

Bird of Paradise Flower (Crane Flower, Bird's Tongue Flower)
Scientific Name: Strelitzia reginae
Family: Strelitziaceae

Bird's Tongue Flower (Bird of Paradise Flower, Crane Flower )
Scientific Name: Strelitzia reginae
Family: Strelitziaceae

Bishop’s Weed (Greater Ammi, False Queen Anne's Lace )
Scientific Name: Ammi majus
Family: Apiaceae

Bitter Root (Dogbane Hemp, Indian Hemp )
Scientific Name: Apocynum androsaemifolium
Family: Apocynaceae

Black Calla (Solomon's Lily, Wild Calla, Wild Arum )
Scientific Name: Arum palestinum
Family: Araceae

Black Laurel (Dog Hobble, Dog Laurel, Fetter Bush, Sierra Laurel )
Scientific Name: Leucothoe davisiae
Family: Ericaceae

Black Nightshade (Nightshade, Deadly Nightshade )
Scientific Name: Solanum nigrum
Family: Solanaceae

Black Walnut
Scientific Name: Juglans nigra
Family: Juglandaceae

Blackjack Pine (Ponderosa Pine, Western Yellow Pine, Yellow Pine, Bull Pine )
Scientific Name: Pinus ponderosa
Family: Pinaceae

Bobbins (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Wake Robin, Cuckoo Plant)
Scientific Name: Arum maculatum
Family: Araceae

Bog Laurel (Pale Laurel, Bog Kalmia)
Scientific Name: Kalmia poliifolia
Family: Ericaceae

Bracken Fern (Brake Fern, Umbewe, Brake, Pasture Bracken, Hog-Pasture Bracken, Eagle fern, Umhlashoshana, Adelaarsvaring)
Scientific Name: Pteridium aquilinum
Family: Polypodiaceae

Brake Fern (Braken Fern, Umbewe, Brake, Pasture Bracken, Hog-Pasture Bracken, Eagle fern, Umhlashoshana, Adelaarsvaring)
Scientific Name: Pteridium aquilinum
Family: Polypodiaceae

Branching Ivy (English Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy )
Scientific Name: Hedera helix
Family: Araliaceae

Bread and Butter Plant (Indian Borage, Spanish Thyme, Coleus, Maratha, Militini, East Indian Thyme )
Scientific Name: Coleus ampoinicus
Family: Labiatae

Brunfelsia (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Kiss-Me-Quick, Lady-of-the-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree)
Scientific Name: Brunfelsia species
Family: Solanaceae

Buckeye (Horse Chestnut )
Scientific Name: Aesculus spp
Family: Hippocastanaceae

Buckwheat
Scientific Name: Fagopyrum species
Family: Polygonaceae

Buddhist Pine (Yew Pine, Japanese Yew, Southern Yew, Podocarpus)
Scientific Name: Podocarpus macrophylla
Family: Podocarpaceae

Bull Pine (Ponderosa Pine, Western Yellow Pine, Yellow Pine, Blackjack Pine)
Scientific Name: Pinus ponderosa
Family: Pinaceae

Burning Bush (Wahoo, Spindle Tree )
Scientific Name: Euonymus atropurpurea (Euonymus occidentalis)
Family: Celastraceae

Buttercup (Butter Cress, Figwort )
Scientific Name: Ranunculus sp.
Family: Ranunculaceae

Calamondin Orange
Scientific Name: Citrus mitis
Family: Rutaceae

Cape Jasmine (Gardenia )
Scientific Name: Gardenia jasminoides
Family: Rubiaceae

Cardboard Palm (cycads and zamias)
Scientific Name: Zamia furfuracea
Family: Cycadaceae

Cardinal Flower (Lobelia, Indian Pink )
Scientific Name: Lobelia cardinalis
Family: Campanulaceae

Carolina Maple (Swamp Maple, Scarlet Maple, Red Maple, Curled Maple, Acer Sanguineum, Soft Maple, Rufacer Rubrum )
Scientific Name: Acer rubrum
Family: Aceraceae

Castor Bean Plant (Castor Oil Plant, Mole Bean Plant, African Wonder Tree, Castor Bean )
Scientific Name: Ricinus communis
Family: Euphorbiaceae

Chamomile (Manzanilla, Garden Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, True Chamomile, Corn Feverfew, Barnyard Daisy, Ground-apple, Turkey-weed )
Scientific Name: Anthemis nobilis
Family: Compositae

Charlock (Wild Mustard, California Rape)
Scientific Name: Brassica kaber
Family: Cruciferae

Cherry
Scientific Name: Prunus species
Family: Rosaceae

Chinaberry Tree (Bead Tree, China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac, White Cedar, Japanese Bead Tree, Texas Umbrella Tree, Pride-of-India)
Scientific Name: Melia azedarach
Family: Meliaceae

Chinese Evergreen
Scientific Name: Aglaonema modestrum
Family: Araceae

Christmas Rose (Hellebore, Lenten Rose, Easter Rose )
Scientific Name: Helleborus niger
Family: Ranunculaceae

Chrysanthemum (Daisy, Mum; many varieties )
Scientific Name: Chrysanthemum spp.
Family: Compositae

Clematis (Virgin’s Bower, Leatherflower )
Scientific Name: Clematis sp.
Family: Ranunculaceae

Climbing Bittersweet (Bittersweet, Waxwork, Shrubby Bittersweet, False Bittersweet, Climbing Bittersweet, American Bittersweet)
Scientific Name: Celastrus scandens
Family: Celastraceae

Climbing Nightshade (European Bittersweet, Deadly Nightshade, Violet Bloom, Blue Nightshade, Soda Apple, Poisonous Nightshade, Felonwort, Devil's Apple, Scarlet Berry, Woody Nightshade, Blue Blindweed )
Scientific Name: Solanum dulcamara
Family: Solanaceae

Coffee Tree (Wild Coffee, Geranium-Leaf Aralia )
Scientific Name: Polyscias guilfoyei (Aralia guilfoyei)
Family: Araliaceae

Coffee Tree 2 (Wild Coffee, Geranium-Leaf Aralia )
Scientific Name: Aralia guilfoyei (Polyscias guilfoyei)
Family: Araliaceae

Coleus (Indian Borage, Bread and Butter Plant, Spanish Thyme, East Indian Thyme, Stinging Thyme, Country Boarage; many others )
Scientific Name: Coleus ampoinicus
Family: Labiatae

Common Privet (Privet, Amur, Wax-leaf )
Scientific Name: Ligustrum vulgare
Family: Oleaceae

Coontie Palm (Sago Palm, Cardboard Palm, cycads and zamias)
Scientific Name: Zamia pumila
Family: Cycadaceae

Cow parsnip (Giant Hogweed )
Scientific Name: Heracleum maximum
Family: Apiaceae

Cowbane (Water Hemlock, Poison Parsnip )
Scientific Name: Cicuta species
Family: Apiaceae

Cuckoo-pint (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Bobbins, Wake Robin)
Scientific Name: Arum maculatum
Family: Araceae

Cycads (Sago Palm, Fern Palm )
Scientific Name: Cycas and Zamia species
Family: Cycadaceae

Daffodil (Narcissus, Jonquil, Paper White )
Scientific Name: Narcissus spp
Family: Amaryllidaceae

Deadly Nightshade (Nightshade, Black Nightshade, European Bittersweet, Climbing Nightshade )
Scientific Name: Solanum spp
Family: Solanaceae

Desert Azalea (Desert Rose, Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, Impala Lily, Kudu Lily )
Scientific Name: Adenium obesum
Family: Apocynaceae

Desert Rose (Desert Azalea, Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, Impala Lily, Kudu Lily )
Scientific Name: Adenium obesum
Family: Apocynaceae

Dock (Sorrel )
Scientific Name: Rumex sp.
Family: Polygonaceae

Dog Daisy (Mayweed, Poison Daisy, Stinking Chamomile, Ground Apple, Dog Fennel, Chamomile )
Scientific Name: Anthemis
Family: Asteraceae

Dog Hobble (Dog Laurel, Fetter Bush, Black Laurel )
Scientific Name: Leucothoe sp.
Family: Ericaceae

Dogbane Hemp (Bitterroot, Indian Hemp )
Scientific Name: Apocynum
Family: Apocynaceae

Dwarf Poinciana (Barbados Pride, Peacock Flower)
Scientific Name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Family: Fabaceae

Easter Rose (Hellebore, Christmas Rose, Lenten Rose )
Scientific Name: Helleborus niger
Family: Ranunculaceae

Emerald Feather (Emerald Fern, Asparagus, Asparagus fern, Sprengeri fern, Plumosa fern, Lace fern, Racemose asparagus, Shatavari )
Scientific Name: Asparagus densiflorus
Family: Liliaceae

English Holly (European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry, American Holly )
Scientific Name: Ilex aquifolium
Family: Aquifoliaceae

English Ivy (Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy )
Scientific Name: Hedera helix
Family: Araliaceae

English Yew (Western Yew, Pacific Yew, Japanese Yew, Anglo-Japanese Yew )
Scientific Name: Taxus baccata
Family: Taxaceae

Eucalyptus (Many cultivars )
Scientific Name: Eucalyptus species
Family: Myrtaceae

European Bittersweet (Climbing Nightshade, Deadly Nightshade )
Scientific Name: Solanum dulcamara
Family: Solanaceae

European Holly (European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry, American Holly, English Holly)
Scientific Name: Ilex aquifolium
Family: Aquifoliaceae

Everlasting Pea (Sweet Pea, Perennial Pea )
Scientific Name: Lathyrus latifolius
Family: Fabaceae

False Bittersweet (American Bittersweet)
Scientific Name: Celastrus scandens
Family: Celastraceae

False Queen Anne’s Lace (Bishop's Weed, Greater Ammi )
Scientific Name: Ammi majus
Family: Apiaceae

Fern Palm (Sago Palm, Cycads )
Scientific Name: Cycas species
Family: Cycadaceae

Fetter Bush (Dog Laurel, Dog Hobble, Black Laurel )
Scientific Name: Leucothoe sp.
Family: Ericaceae

Fetterbush (Staggerberry, Maleberry )
Scientific Name: Lyonia sp.
Family: Ericaceae

Fiddleneck
Scientific Name: Amsinckia species
Family: Boraginaceae

Field Horsetail (Scouring rush, Common horsetail, Western horsetail )
Scientific Name: Equisetum arvense
Family: Equisetaceae

Field Pennycress
Scientific Name: Thlaspi arvense
Family: Brassicaceae

Fig (Weeping Fig, Indian Rubber Plant )
Scientific Name: Ficus benjamina
Family: Moraceae

Figwort (Buttercup, Butter Cress, Burwort, Crowfoot burwort )
Scientific Name: Ranunculus acris
Family: Ranunculaceae

Fleabane (Showy Daisy, Horseweed, Seaside Daisy )
Scientific Name: Erigeron speciosus
Family: Asteraceae

Foxglove
Scientific Name: Digitalis purpurea
Family: Scrophalariaceae

Franciscan Rain Tree (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Lady-of-the-Night, Morning-Noon-and-Night, Kiss-Me-Quick )
Scientific Name: Brunfelsia species
Family: Solanaceae

Gardenia (Cape Jasmine )
Scientific Name: Gardenia jasminoides
Family: Rubiaceae

Garlic (Stinking rose, Rustic treacle, Comphor of the poor, Nectar of the gods, Serpet garlic, Rocambole )
Scientific Name: Allium sativum
Family: Liliaceae

Geranium-Leaf Aralia (Wild Coffee, Coffee Tree)
Scientific Name: Polyscias guilfoyei (Aralia guilfoyei)
Family: Araliaceae

Giant Hogweed (Cow Parsnip)
Scientific Name: Heracleum maximum
Family: Apiaceae

Glacier Ivy (English Ivy, Branching Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy )
Scientific Name: Hedera helix
Family: Araliaceae

Gladiola (Many cultivars )
Scientific Name: Gladiolus species
Family: Iridaceae

Gloriosa Lily (Glory Lily, Climbing Lily, Superb Lily )
Scientific Name: Gloriosa superba
Family: Liliaceae

Goatweed
Scientific Name: Hypericum perforatum
Family: Clusiaceae

Golden Ragwort (Ragwort)
Scientific Name: Senecio species
Family: Compositae

Good Luck Plant (Shamrock Plant, Sorrel )
Scientific Name: Oxalis spp.
Family:

Grapefruit
Scientific Name: Citrus paradisii
Family: Rutaceae

Greater Ammi (Bishop's Weed, False Queen Anne's Lace )
Scientific Name: Ammi majus
Family: Apiaceae

Ground Apple (Mayweed, Poison Daisy, Stinking Chamomile, Dog Daisy, Dog Fennel, Chamomile )
Scientific Name: Anthemis
Family: Asteraceae

Groundsel (Ragwort, Senecio )
Scientific Name: Senecio species
Family: Compositae

Hahn's Self Branching English Ivy (Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy, English Ivy)
Scientific Name: Hedera helix
Family: Araliaceae

Hashish (Marijuana, Indian Hemp)
Scientific Name: Cannabis sativa
Family: Cannabaceae

Heavenly Bamboo (Sacred Bamboo, Nandina)
Scientific Name: Nandina domestica
Family: Berberidaceae

Heliotrope
Scientific Name: Heliotropium species
Family: Boraginaceae

Hellebore (Christmas Rose, Lenten Rose, Easter Rose )
Scientific Name: Helleborus niger
Family: Ranunculaceae

Hercules' Club (Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Prickly Ash, Prickly Elder)
Scientific Name: Aralia spinosa
Family: Araliaceae

Hibiscus (Rose of Sharon, Rose of China)
Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus
Family: Malvaceae

Hills of Snow (Hydrangea, Hortensia, Seven Bark)
Scientific Name: Hydrangea arborescens
Family: Hydrangeaceae

Hoary Alyssum
Scientific Name: Berteroa incana
Family: Brassicaceae

Holly (English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry, American Holly)
Scientific Name: Ilex opaca
Family: Aquifoliaceae

Horse Chestnut (Buckeye)
Scientific Name: Aesculus glabra
Family: Hippocastanaceae

Horseweed (Showy Daisy, Fleabane, Seaside Daisy )
Scientific Name: Erigeron speciosus
Family: Asteraceae

Hortensia (Hydrangea, Hills of Snow, Seven Bark)
Scientific Name: Hydrangea arborescens
Family: Hydrangeaceae

Hosta (Plantain Lily, Funkia)
Scientific Name: Hosta plataginea
Family: Liliaceae

Hound's Tongue
Scientific Name: Cynoglossum amabile (Cynoglossum officinale)
Family: Boraginaceae

Hyacinth
Scientific Name: Hyacinthus oreintalis
Family: Liliaceae

Indian Apple (Mayapple, Indian Apple Root, Umbrella Leaf, Wild Lemon, Hog Apple, Duck's Foot, Raccoonberry, American Mandrake)
Scientific Name: Podophyllum peltatum
Family: Berberidaceae

Indian Borage (Bread and Butter Plant, Spanish Thyme, Coleus, Maratha, Militini, East Indian Thyme )
Scientific Name: Coleus ampoinicus
Family: Labiatae

Indian Hemp (Dogbane Hemp, Bitter Root )
Scientific Name: Apocynum androsaemifolium
Family: Apocynaceae

Indian Hemp (Marijuana, Hashish)
Scientific Name: Cannabis sativa
Family: Cannabaceae

Indian Pink (Lobelia, Cardinal Flower)
Scientific Name: Lobelia cardinalis
Family: Campanulaceae

Inkberry (English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, American Holly, Winterberry)
Scientific Name: Ilex opaca
Family: Aquifoliaceae

Jack-in-the-pulpit (Three-leaved indian turnip, Devil's dear, Wake robin, Starch wort, Wild turnip, Dragon root, Bog onion, Pepper turnip, Brown dragon, Memory root)
Scientific Name: Arisaema triphyllum
Family: Araceae

Japanese Yew (English Yew, Western Yew, Pacific Yew, Anglo-Japanese Yew )
Scientific Name: Taxus sp.
Family: Taxaceae

Jerusalem Cherry (Natal cherry, Winter cherry )
Scientific Name: Solanum pseudocapsicum
Family: Solanaceae

Jimmy Weed (Burrow Weed )
Scientific Name: Haplopappus heterophyllus
Family: Mimosaceae

Jonquil (Daffodil, Narcissus, Paper White )
Scientific Name: Narcissus jonquilla
Family: Amaryllidaceae

Kaffir Lily (Clivia Lily )
Scientific Name: Clivia minata
Family: Amaryllidaceae

Kiss-me-quick (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Lady-of-the-Night, Morning-Noon-and-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree)
Scientific Name: Brunfelsia species
Family: Solanaceae

Klamath Weed (St. John's Wort )
Scientific Name: Hypericum perforatum
Family: Clusiaceae

Kudu Lily (Desert Azalea, Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, Impala Lily, Desert Rose)
Scientific Name: Adenium obesum
Family: Apocynaceae

Lady-of-the-night (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Kiss-Me-Quick, Morning-Noon-and-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree)
Scientific Name: Brunfelsia species
Family: Solanaceae

Lambkill (Sheep Laurel)
Scientific Name: Kalmia augustifolia
Family: Ericaceae

Larkspur
Scientific Name: Delphinium species
Family: Ranunculaceae

Laurel (Mountain laurel, Spoonwood, Mountain Ivy, Calico Bush, Ivy Bush )
Scientific Name: Kalmia latifolia
Family: Ericaceae

Leatherflower (Clematis, Virgin's Bower )
Scientific Name: Clematis sp.
Family: Ranunculaceae

Leek (Elephant Garlic )
Scientific Name: Allium ampeloprasum
Family: Liliaceae

Lemon
Scientific Name: Citrus limonia
Family: Rutaceae

Lenten Rose (Hellebore, Christmas Rose, Easter Rose )
Scientific Name: Helleborus niger
Family: Ranunculaceae

Lily of the Valley
Scientific Name: Convalaria majalis
Family: Liliaceae

Lily-of-the-Valley Bush (Andromeda Japonica, Pieris )
Scientific Name: Pieris japonica
Family: Ericaceae

Lime
Scientific Name: Citrus aurantifolia
Family: Rutaceae

Lobelia (Cardinal Flower, Indian Pink )
Scientific Name: Lobelia cardinalis
Family: Campanulaceae

Loco Weed
Scientific Name: Astragalus and Oxytropis species
Family: Fabaceae

Locust
Scientific Name: Robinia species
Family: Mimosaceae

Lord-and-Ladies (Arum, Wake Robin, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant)
Scientific Name: Arum maculatum
Family: Araceae

Maidens Breath (Baby's Breath)
Scientific Name: Gypsophila elegans
Family: Caryophyllaceae

Maleberry (Staggerbush, Fetterbush )
Scientific Name: Lyonia sp.
Family: Ericaceae

Marijuana (Indian Hemp, Hashish)
Scientific Name: Cannabis sativa
Family: Cannabaceae

Mayapple (Indian Apple Root, Umbrella Leaf, Wild Lemon, Hog Apple, Duck's Foot, Raccoonberry, American Mandrake)
Scientific Name: Podophyllum peltatum
Family: Berberidaceae

Mayweed (Dog Daisy, Poison Daisy, Stinking Chamomile, Ground Apple, Dog Fennel, Chamomile )
Scientific Name: Anthemis
Family: Asteraceae

Meadow Saffron (Autumn Crocus)
Scientific Name: Colchicum autumnale
Family: Liliaceae

Milfoil (Yarrow)
Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium
Family: Asteraceae

Milkweed
Scientific Name: Asclepias species
Family: Asclepiadaceae

Mistletoe "American" (American Mistletoe)
Scientific Name: Phoradendron flavescens
Family: Viscaceae

Mole Bean Plant
Scientific Name: Ricinus communis
Family: Euphobiaceae

Morning-Noon-and-Night (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Kiss-Me-Quick, Lady-of-the-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree)
Scientific Name: Brunfelsia species
Family: Solanaceae

Moss Rose (Wild Portulaca, Rock Moss, Purslane, Pigwee, Pusley)
Scientific Name: Portulaca oleracea
Family: Portulacaceae

Mountain Laurel
Scientific Name: Kalmia latifolia
Family: Ericaceae

Mum (Chrysanthemum, Daisy)
Scientific Name: Chrysanthemum spp.
Family: Compositae

Nandina (Sacred Bamboo, Heavenly Bamboo)
Scientific Name: Nandina domestica
Family: Berberidaceae

Narcissus (Daffodil, Jonquil, Paper White)
Scientific Name: Narcissus spp
Family: Amaryllidaceae

Needlepoint Ivy (Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, English Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy)
Scientific Name: Hedera helix
Family: Araliaceae

Nicotiana (Tree Tobacco, Tobacco, Mustard Tree)
Scientific Name: Nicotiana glauca
Family: Solanaceae

Nightshade (Deadly Nightshade, Black Nightshade)
Scientific Name: Solanum spp
Family: Solanaceae

Oak
Scientific Name: Quercus species
Family: Fagaceae

Oleander (Rose-Bay)
Scientific Name: Nerium oleander
Family: Apocynaceae

Onion
Scientific Name: Allium cepa
Family: Liliaceae

Orange
Scientific Name: Citrus sinensis
Family: Rutaceae

Oregon Holly (English Holly, European Holly, Inkberry, American Holly, Winterberry)
Scientific Name: Ilex opaca
Family: Aquifoliaceae

Ornamental Pepper (Natal Cherry, Winter Cherry, Jerusalem Cherry )
Scientific Name: Solanum pseudocapsicum
Family: Solanaceae

Pacific Yew (English Yew, Western Yew, Japanese Yew, Anglo-Japanese Yew)
Scientific Name: Taxus brevifolia
Family: Taxaceae

Pale Laurel
Scientific Name: Kalmia polifolia
Family:

Paper White (Daffodil, Jonquil, Narcissus)
Scientific Name: Narcissus spp
Family: Amaryllidaceae

Paraguayan Jasmine (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Lady-of-the-Night, Morning-Noon-and-Night, Kiss-Me-Quick , Fransiscan Rain Tree)
Scientific Name: Brunfelsia species
Family: Solanaceae

Patterson's Curse (Viper's Bugloss)
Scientific Name: Echium plantagineum
Family: Boraginaceae

Peach (Plum, Apricot, Cherry)
Scientific Name: Prunus species
Family: Rosaceae

Peacock Flower (Barbados Pride, Dwarf Poinciana)
Scientific Name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Family: Fabaceae

Peony
Scientific Name: Paeonis officinalis
Family: Paeniaceae

Perennial Pea (Sweet Pea, Everlasting Pea )
Scientific Name: Lathyrus latifolius
Family: Fabaceae

Periwinkle (Running Myrtle)
Scientific Name: Vinca rosea
Family: Apocynaceae

Pie Plant (Rhubarb)
Scientific Name: Rheum rhabarbarium
Family: Polygonaceae

Plantain Lily (hosta)
Scientific Name: Hosta plantaginea
Family: Liliaceae

Plum (similar plants: apricot, peach, cherry)
Scientific Name: Prunus species
Family: Rosaceae

Poison Daisy (Mayweed, Dog Daisy, Stinking Chamomile, Ground Apple, Dog Fennel, Chamomile )
Scientific Name: Anthemis
Family: Asteraceae

Poison Hemlock (Poison Parsley, Spotted Hemlock, Winter Fern, California Fern, Nebraska Fern, Deadly Hemlock )
Scientific Name: Conium maculatum
Family: Umbelliferae

Poison Parsnip (water hemlock, cowbane)
Scientific Name: Cicuta maculata
Family: Apiaceae

Ponderosa Pine (Blackjack Pine, Western Yellow Pine, Yellow Pine, Bull Pine )
Scientific Name: Pinus ponderosa
Family: Pinaceae

Portulaca (Wild Portulaca, Rock Moss, Purslane, Pigwee, Pusley, Moss Rose)
Scientific Name: Portulaca oleracea
Family: Portulacaceae

Prayer Bean (Rosary Pea, Buddhist rosary bead, Indian Bead, Indian Licorice, Love Bean, Lucky Bean, Seminole Bead, Weather Plant )
Scientific Name: Abrus precatorius
Family: Leguminosae

Precatory Bean (Rosary Pea, Buddhist rosary bead, Indian Bead, Indian Licorice, Love Bean, Lucky Bean, Seminole Bead, Weather Plant, Prayer Bean)
Scientific Name: Abrus precatorius
Family: Leguminosae

Pride-of-India (China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac, White Cedar, Japanese Bead Tree, Texas Umbrella Tree, Bead Tree, Chinaberry Tree )
Scientific Name: Melia azedarach
Family: Meliaceae

Primrose
Scientific Name: Primula vulgaris
Family: Primulaceae

Privet (amur, wax-leaf, common privet)
Scientific Name: Ligustrum japonicum
Family: Oleaceae

Purslane (Wild Portulaca, Rock Moss, Portulaca, Pigwee, Pusley, Moss Rose)
Scientific Name: Portulaca oleracea
Family: Portulacaceae

Ragwort (Golden Ragwort)
Scientific Name: Senecio species
Family: Compositae

Ranger's Button (White Heads)
Scientific Name: Sphenosciadium capitellatum
Family: Apiaceae

Rattlebox
Scientific Name: Crotalaria albida
Family: Papilionaceae

Rayless Goldenrod
Scientific Name: Haplopappus heterophyllus
Family: Asteraceae

Red Maple (Swamp Maple, Scarlet Maple, Curled Maple, Soft Maple )
Scientific Name: Acer rubrum
Family: Aceraceae

Rhododendron (Rosebay, Azalea)
Scientific Name: Rhododendron spp
Family: Ericaceae

Rhubarb (Pie Plant)
Scientific Name: Rheum rhabarbarium
Family: Polygonaceae

Rock Moss (Wild Portulaca, Moss Rose, Purslane, Pigwee, Pusley)
Scientific Name: Portulaca oleracea
Family: Portulacaceae

Rose of China (Hibiscus, Rose of Sharon)
Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus
Family: Malvaceae

Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus, Rose of China)
Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus
Family: Malvaceae

Rosebay (Rhododendron, Azalea)
Scientific Name: Rhododendron spp
Family: Ericaceae

Running Myrtle (Periwinkle)
Scientific Name: Vinca rosea
Family: Apocynaceae

Russian Knapweed
Scientific Name: Centaurea repens
Family: Compositae

Sabi Star (Desert Azalea, Mock Azalea, Desert Rose, Impala Lily, Kudu Lily )
Scientific Name: Adenium obesum
Family: Apocynaceae

Sacred Bamboo (Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina)
Scientific Name: Nandina domestica
Family: Berberidaceae

Sago Palm (Coontie Palm, Cardboard Palm, cycads and zamias)
Scientific Name: Cycas revoluta, zamia species
Family: Cycadaceae

Scouring Rush (Field Horsetail, Common Horsetail, Western Horsetail )
Scientific Name: Equisetum arvense
Family: Equisetaceae

Seaside Daisy (Showy Daisy, Horseweed, Fleabane)
Scientific Name: Erigeron speciosus
Family: Asteraceae

Seven Bark (Hydrangea, Hortensia, Hills of Snow)
Scientific Name: Hydrangea arborescens
Family: Hydrangeaceae

Shamrock Plant (Good Luck Plant, Sorrel )
Scientific Name: Oxalis spp.
Family:

Sheepkill (Mountain Laurel)
Scientific Name: Kalmia latifolia
Family: Ericaceae

Showy Daisy (Seaside Daisy, Horseweed, Fleabane)
Scientific Name: Erigeron speciosus
Family: Asteraceae

Skunk Cabbage (Skunk Weed, Polecat Weed, Meadow Cabbage, Swamp Cabbage )
Scientific Name: Symplocarpus foetidus
Family: Araceae

Solomon’s Lily (Black Calla, Wild Calla, Wild Arum )
Scientific Name: Arum palestinum
Family: Araceae

Spanish Thyme (Indian Borage, Bread and Butter Plant, Coleus, East Indian Thyme, Stinging Thyme, Country Boarage; many others )
Scientific Name: Coleus ampoinicus
Family: Labiatae

Spindle Tree (Wahoo, Burning Bush)
Scientific Name: Euonymus atropurpurea (Euonymus occidentalis)
Family: Celastraceae

Spring Parsley
Scientific Name: Petrolelinum crispum
Family: Apiaceae

St. John’s Wort (Klamath Weed)
Scientific Name: Hypericum perforatum
Family: Clusiaceae

Staggerbush (Fetterbush, Maleberry )
Scientific Name: Lyonia sp.
Family: Ericaceae

Starch Root (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Wake Robin, Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant)
Scientific Name: Arum maculatum
Family: Araceae

Stinking Chamomile (Mayweed, Poison Daisy, Dog Daisy, Ground Apple, Dog Fennel, Chamomile )
Scientific Name: Anthemis
Family: Asteraceae

Sudan Grass / Hybrid Sudan
Scientific Name: Sorhum vulgare var. sudanesis
Family: Gramineae

Superb Lily (Glory Lily, Climbing Lily, Gloriosa Lily)
Scientific Name: Gloriosa superba
Family: Liliaceae

Swamp Maple (Red Maple, Scarlet Maple, Curled Maple, Soft Maple )
Scientific Name: Acer rubrum
Family: Aceraceae

Sweet Pea (Perennial Pea, Everlasting Pea )
Scientific Name: Lathyrus latifolius
Family: Fabaceae

Sweetheart Ivy (English Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Branching Ivy, California Ivy )
Scientific Name: Hedera helix
Family: Araliaceae

Texas Umbrella Tree (China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac, White Cedar, Japanese Bead Tree, Bead Tree, Pride-of-India, Chinaberry Tree )
Scientific Name: Melia azedarach
Family: Meliaceae

Tobacco (Tree Tobacco, Nicotiana, Mustard Tree)
Scientific Name: Nicotiana glauca
Family: Solanaceae

Tomato Plant
Scientific Name: Lycopersicon spp
Family: Solanaceae

Tree Tobacco (Nicotania, Tobacco, Mustard Tree)
Scientific Name: Nicotiana glauca
Family: Solanaceae

Tulip
Scientific Name: Tulipa species
Family: Liliaceae

Umbrella Leaf (Indian Apple Root, American Mandrake, Wild Lemon, Hog Apple, Duck's Foot, Raccoonberry, American Mandrake)
Scientific Name: Podophyllum peltatum
Family: Berberidaceae

Viper's Bugloss
Scientific Name: Echium vulgare
Family: Boraginaceae

Viper's Bugloss (Patterson's Curse)
Scientific Name: Echium plantagineum
Family: Boraginaceae

Virgin's Bower (clematis, leatherflower)
Scientific Name: Clematis sp.
Family: Ranunculaceae

Wahoo (Burning Bush, Spindle Tree )
Scientific Name: Euonymus occidentalis (Euonymus atropurpurea)
Family: Celastraceae

Wake Robin (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant)
Scientific Name: Arum maculatum
Family: Araceae

Water Hemlock (cowbane, poison parsnip)
Scientific Name: Cicuta maculata
Family: Apiaceae

Water Hyacinth
Scientific Name: Eichhornia crassipes
Family: Pontederiaceae

Wax-Leaf (privet, amur, common privet)
Scientific Name: Ligustrum japonicum
Family: Oleaceae

Weeping Fig (fig, indian rubber plant)
Scientific Name: Ficus sp.
Family: Moraceae

Western Yellow Pine (Blackjack Pine, Ponderosa Pine, Yellow Pine, Bull Pine )
Scientific Name: Pinus ponderosa
Family: Pinaceae

Western Yew (English Yew, Pacific Yew, Japanese Yew, Anglo-Japanese Yew )
Scientific Name: Taxus brevifolia
Family: Taxaceae

White Heads (Ranger's Button)
Scientific Name: Sphenosciadium capitellatum
Family: Apiaceae

White Snakeroot (fall poison, richweed, tremetol)
Scientific Name: Eupatorium rugosum
Family: Asteraceae

White/Black/Yellow Indian Mustard
Scientific Name: Brassica species
Family: Brassicaceae

Wild Arum (Black Calla, Wild Calla, Solomon's Lily)
Scientific Name: Arum palestinum
Family: Araceae

Wild Calla (Black Calla, Wild Arum, Solomon's Lily)
Scientific Name: Arum palestinum
Family: Araceae

Wild Coffee (Geranium-Leaf Aralia, Coffee Tree)
Scientific Name: Polyscias guilfoyei (Aralia guilfoyei)
Family: Araliaceae

Wild Radish
Scientific Name: Raphanus raphanistrum
Family: Brassicaceae

Winter Cherry (Natal Cherry, Jerusalem Cherry)
Scientific Name: Solanum pseudocapsicum
Family: Solanaceae

Winterberry (English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, American Holly)
Scientific Name: Ilex opaca
Family: Aquifoliaceae

Wintercress
Scientific Name: Barbarea orthoceras
Family: Brassicaceae

Wisteria
Scientific Name: wisteria species
Family: Fabaceae

Wormseed Mustard
Scientific Name: Erysimum cheiranthoides
Family: Brassicaceae

Yarrow (milfoil)
Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium
Family: Asteraceae

Yellow Oleander
Scientific Name: Thevetia peruviana
Family: Apocynaceae

Yellow Pine (Blackjack Pine, Ponderosa Pine, Western Yellow Pine, Bull Pine )
Scientific Name: Pinus ponderosa
Family: Pinaceae

Yellow Starthistle
Scientific Name: Centaurea solstitialis
Family: Compositae

Yellowrocket
Scientific Name: Barbarea vulgaris
Family: Brassicaceae

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow (Morning-Noon-and-Night, Kiss-Me-Quick, Lady-of-the-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree, Brunfelsia)
Scientific Name: Brunfelsia species
Family: Solanaceae

Yew (japanese yew)
Scientific Name: Taxus sp.
Family: Taxaceae

Yew Pine (buddhist pine)
Scientific Name: Podocarpus macrophylla
Family: Podocarpacaea

Yucca
Scientific Name: Yucca sp.
Family: Agavaceae





Plants Non-Toxic to Horses

Achira (Canna, Arrowroot)
Scientific Name: Canna edulis
Family: Cannaceae

Acorn Squash (Similar plants:pumpkin, zucchini)
Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo
Family: Cucurbitaceae

African Daisy (Cape Marigold)
Scientific Name: Arctotis Stoechadifolia (Dimorphotheca Pluvialis; Gerbera Jamesonii)
Family: Compositae

African Violet (Cape Marigold)
Scientific Name: Saintpaulia spp.
Family: Gesneriaceae

Algaroba (Kiawe, Mesquite)
Scientific Name: Prosopis limensis
Family: Mimosaceae

Alumroot (Coral Bells, Heuchera)
Scientific Name: Heuchera sanguinea
Family: Saxifragaceae

Alyssum (Alyssum varieties)
Scientific Name: Alyssum spp.
Family: Brassicaceae

Antirrhinum Multiflorum (Withered Snapdragon)
Scientific Name: Antirrhinum glandulosum (Antirrhinum multiflorum)
Family: Scrophulariaceae

Antirrhinum Multiflorum (Withered Snapdragon)
Scientific Name: Antirrhinum multiflorum (Antirrhinum glandulosum)
Family: Scrophulariaceae

Artillery Plant
Scientific Name: Pilea microphylla
Family: Urticaceae

Autumn Olive (Silver Berry, Russian Olive)
Scientific Name: Elaeagnus sp.
Family: Elaeagnaceae

Baby’s Tears (Polka Dot Plant, Measles Plant, Flamingo Plant, Freckle Face, Pink Splash)
Scientific Name: Hypoestes phyllostachya
Family: Acanthaceae

Bamboo (Golden Bamboo, Fishpole Bamboo)
Scientific Name: Phyllostachys aurea
Family: Gramineae

Bamboo Vine (Blaspheme vine, Laurel-leaved Greenbrier )
Scientific Name: Smilax laurifolia
Family: Liliaceae

Banana (Plantain )
Scientific Name: Musa acuminata
Family: Musaceae

Banana Squash
Scientific Name: Cucurbita maxima var. banana
Family: Cucurbitaceae

Barberton Daisy (Transvaal Daisy, African Daisy, Veldt Daisy, Gerbera Daisy )
Scientific Name: Gerbera jamesonii
Family: Compositae

Beets (Beet Root, Red Beet, Swiss Chard, Roman Kale, Sugar Beet)
Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
Family: Chenopodiaceae

Big Shagbark Hickory (Big Shellbark Hickory, Shellbark Hickory, Shagbark Hickory)
Scientific Name: Carya laciniosa
Family: Juglandaceae

Big Shellbark Hickory (Shellbark Hickory)
Scientific Name: Carya laciniosa
Family: Juglandaceae

Bitter Pecan (Water Hickory )
Scientific Name: Carya aquatica
Family: Juglandaceae

Bitternut
Scientific Name: Carya cordiformis
Family: Juglandaceae

Black Haw (Wild raisin, Tea Plant, Cowberry, Nannyberry, Sweet Viburnum, Nanny Plum, Sheepberry, Sweetberry )
Scientific Name: Viburnum lentago
Family: Caprifoliaceae

Black Hawthorn (Weisdornbluten, Blackthorn, Thorn Apple, Thorn Plum, Pirliteiro, Red Hawthorn, May Bush, Oxyacantha, Haw Apple, Black Haw, Aubepine )
Scientific Name: Crataegus douglasii
Family: Rosaceae

Blaspheme Vine (Blaspheme vine, Laurel-leaved Greenbrier, Bamboo Vine)
Scientific Name: Smilax laurifolia
Family: Liliaceae

Blooming Sally (Willow Herb, Great Willow Herb, Fire Weed )
Scientific Name: Epilobium angustifolium
Family: Onagraceae

Blue Bead (Corn Lily )
Scientific Name: Clintonia borealis
Family: Liliaceae

Blue Daisy (Felicia, Blue Marguerite)
Scientific Name: Felicia amelloides (Agathaea coelestis )
Family: Compositae

Blue Daisy 2 (Felicia, Blue Marguerite)
Scientific Name: Agathaea coelestis (Felicia amelloides)
Family: Compositae

Blue-dicks (Wild Hyacinth )
Scientific Name: Dichelostemma pulchellum (Brodiaea pulchella, Hookera pulchella )
Family: Amaryllidaceae

Blue-dicks 2 (Wild Hyacinth )
Scientific Name: Hookera pulchella (Brodiaea pulchella, Dichelostemma pulchellum)
Family: Amaryllidaceae

Blue-dicks 3 (Wild Hyacinth )
Scientific Name: Brodiaea pulchella (Dichelostemma pulchellum, Hookera pulchella )
Family: Amaryllidaceae

Bold Sword Fern
Scientific Name: Nephrolepis biserrata
Family: Dryopteridaceae

Bottle Palm (Elephant-foot Tree, Pony Tail Plant )
Scientific Name: Beaucarnea recurvata (Nolina tuberculata)
Family: Agavaceae

Bottle Palm 2 (Elephant-foot Tree, Pony Tail Plant )
Scientific Name: Nolina tuberculata (Beaucarnea recurvata)
Family: Agavaceae

Bottlebrush (Weeping Bottlebrush, Prickly Bottlebrush, Crimson Bottlebrush )
Scientific Name: Callistemon species
Family: Myrtaceae

Brazillian Orchid
Scientific Name: Sophronitis
Family: Orchidaceae

Bride's Bonnet (Queencup )
Scientific Name: Clintonia uniflora
Family: Liliaceae

Bristly Greenbrier (Hagbrier, Hellfetter )
Scientific Name: Smilax hispida
Family: Liliaceae

Brodiaea Pulchella (Wild Hyacinth, Blue-dicks)
Scientific Name: Dichelostemma pulchellum (Brodiaea pulchella , Hookera pulchella)
Family: Amaryllidaceae

Broom Hickory (Big Shellbark Hickory, Shellbark Hickory)
Scientific Name: Carya laciniosa
Family: Juglandaceae

Bullbrier (Catbrier, Horsebrier, Common Greenbrier )
Scientific Name: Smilax rotundifolia
Family: Liliaceae

Bur Gourd (Goareberry Gourd, Gooseberry Gourd, West Indian Gherkin )
Scientific Name: Cucumis anguria
Family: Cucurbitaceae

Burro's Tail (Horse's Tail, Donkey's Tail, Lamb's Tail )
Scientific Name: Sedum morganianum
Family: Crassulaceae

Buttercup Squash
Scientific Name: Cucurbita maxima cv buttercup
Family: Cucurbitaceae

Butterfly Ginger (White Ginger, Cinnamon Jasmine, Garland Flower, Ginger Lily )
Scientific Name: Hedychium coronarium
Family:

Butterfly Squash
Scientific Name: Cucurbita maxima cv butterfly
Family: Cucurbitaceae

Caeroba (Rattle Snake Plant, Peacock Plant, Zebra Plant )
Scientific Name: Calathea insignis
Family: Marantaceae

Calathea Lancifolia
Scientific Name: Calathea lancifolia (Maranta insignis; Calathea insignis)
Family: Marantaceae

Calathea Lancifolia 2
Scientific Name: Maranta insignis (Calathea lancifolia; Calathea insignis)
Family: Marantaceae

Calathea Lancifolia 3
Scientific Name: Calathea insignis (Maranta insignis; Calathea lancifolia)
Family: Marantaceae

California Pitcher Plant (Cobra Orchid, Cobra Plant, Cobra Lily, Chrysamphora )
Scientific Name: Darlingtonia californica
Family: Sarraceniaceae

Callistemon Brachyandrus (Weeping Bottlebrush, Prickly Bottlebrush, Crimson Bottlebrush, Bottlebrush, Callistemon brachyandrus )
Scientific Name: Callistemon species
Family: Myrtaceae

Callistemon citrinus (Crimson Bottlebrush )
Scientific Name: Callistemon citrinus
Family: Myrtaceae

Callistemon viminalis (Weeping Bottlebrush, Prickly Bottlebrush, Crimson Bottlebrush )
Scientific Name: Callistemon viminalis
Family: Myrtaceae

Calochortus nuttalli (Sego Lily, Star Tulip, Mariposa Lily, Cat Ear, Butterfly Tulip )
Scientific Name: Calochortus nuttalli (Calochortus luteus)
Family: Liliaceae

Calochortus nuttalli 2 (Sego Lily, Star Tulip, Mariposa Lily, Cat Ear, Butterfly Tulip )
Scientific Name: Calochortus luteus (Calochortus nuttalli)
Family: Liliaceae

Camellia (Common Camellia, Peony Camellia )
Scientific Name: Camellia japonica (Thea japonica)
Family: Theaceae

Canada Hemlock
Scientific Name: Tsuga canadensis
Family: Pinaceae

Canary Date Palm
Scientific Name: Phoenix canariensis
Family: Palmae

Candle Plant
Scientific Name: Plectranthus coleoides
Family: Labiatae

Canterbury-bell
Scientific Name: Gloxinia perennis
Family: Gesneriaceae

Cape Marigold (African Daisy )
Scientific Name: Arctotis Stoechadifolia (Dimorphotheca Pluvialis; Gerbera Jamesonii)
Family: Compositae

Cape Primrose (Twisted Fruit, Bavarian Belle )
Scientific Name: Streptocarpus spp.
Family: Gesneriaceae

Carob (Sugar Pod, Locust Pods, Algaroba, Carob Tree Kharoub, Beans )
Scientific Name: Ceratonia siliqua
Family: Fabaceae

Caroba (Caaroba, Carob Tree, Carobhina, Bignonia )
Scientific Name: Jacaranda procera
Family: Bignoniaceae

Carolina Hemlock
Scientific Name: Tsuga caroliniana
Family: Pinaceae

Carrion Flower (Jacob's Ladder )
Scientific Name: Smilax herbacea
Family: Liliaceae

Carrion Flower 2 (Hairy Toad Plant )
Scientific Name: Stapelia hirsata
Family: Asclepiadaceae

Carrot Flower (Garden Carrot)
Scientific Name: Daucus carota var. sativa
Family: Umbelliferae

Casaba Melon (Honeydew Melon, True Cantaloupe, Muskmelon )
Scientific Name: Cucumis melo
Family: Cucurbitaceae

Cat Brier (China Root, Ti-hu-ling, Shiny Leaf Smilax )
Scientific Name: Smilax glabra
Family: Liliaceae

Cat Ear (Sego Lily, Star Tulip, Mariposa Lily, Cat Ear, Butterfly Tulip, Calochortus)
Scientific Name: Calochortus nuttalli; Calochortus luteus
Family: Liliaceae

Celosia Globosa (Globe Amarantha, Perpetua)
Scientific Name: Celosia globosa
Family: Amaranthaceae

Celosia Plumosa (Cockscomb)
Scientific Name: Celosia plumosa
Family: Amaranthaceae

Celosia Spicata (Flamingo Feather )
Scientific Name: Celosia spicata
Family: Amaranthaceae

Chaparral (Creosote Bush, Greasewood )
Scientific Name: Larrea tridentata
Family: Zygophyllaceae

Chestnut (American Chestnut )
Scientific Name: Castanea dentata
Family: Fagaceae

Chickens and Hens (Hens and Chickens, Mother Hens and Chicks )
Scientific Name: Echeveria elegans
Family: Crassulaceae

Chin-lao-shu (China Root, Ti-hu-ling, Shiny Leaf Smilax, Catbrier )
Scientific Name: Smilax glabra
Family: Liliaceae

China Root (Catbrier, Ti-hu-ling, Shiny Leaf Smilax )
Scientific Name: Smilax glabra
Family: Liliaceae

Chinese Plumbago
Scientific Name: Ceratostigma willmottianum
Family: Plumbaginaceae

Cinnamon
Scientific Name: Cinnamonium
Family: Lauraceae

Cinquefoil (Silver Cinquefoil, Shrubby Cinquefoil, Rough Cinquefoil, Sulfur Cinquefoil, Rock Cinquefoil )
Scientific Name: Potentilla spp.
Family: Rosaceae

Clearweed (Coolwort, Richweed )
Scientific Name: Pilea pumila
Family: Urticaceae

Cliff Brake (Button Fern, Green Cliff Brack )
Scientific Name: Pellaea rotundifolia
Family: Pteridaceae

Club Moss (Cushion Moss, Irish Moss, Krauss' Spikemoss, Spreading Club Moss, Trailing Irish Moss )
Scientific Name: Selaginella kraussiana
Family: Selaginellaceae

Cocks Comb (Pile Wort, Lady Bleeding, Red Cocks Comb )
Scientific Name: Amaranthus hypochondriacus
Family: Amaranthaceae

Common Camellia (Camellia, Peony Camellia )
Scientific Name: Camellia japonica; Thea japonica
Family: Th

...

Dressage Ethics-Intro to Rollkur

This is FEI warm up level, and use of the rollkur, which I don't believe in to begin with. The fact that it is the husband of a world calss rider is even worse, now makes me wonder about her horsemanship on any level. I don't like seeing rollkur used, and while draw reins on western horses are used to extreme extents, I don't advocate that either. But a blue numb tongue hanging out of the mouth is not a happy dressage horse.

Below is an article about it from 2006, it's still going on. And here's the nice video of rollkur in action. This movement would make a horse with a thicker throat latch pass out, and it puts the horse on the forehand. None of this is classical dressage or horsemanship.

Blue Tongue at World Cup
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hIXGiV4N

FEI Dressage News



FEI Workshop on Rollkur in Lausanne Leads to Redefinition



February 1, 2006



The FEI published a press release on the workshop they organized in Lausanne, Switzerland, to discuss the current critical issue of the rollkur. Following the article in St Georg about abusive training methods that go hand in hand with riding in the rollkur, the FEI reacted by setting up a workgroup of professionals that will research the effects of over-bending for the horse's health.



Photo copyrighted: Dirk Caremans



The group of experts included: Prof Frank Odberg, Prof Leo Jeffcott, Mariette Withages, Sjef Janssen, Prof. Eric van Breda, Dr Gerd Heuschmann, Dr Andrew McLean, Prof Hilary Clayton, Dr Andrew Higgins, Dr Emile Welling, Prof Rene van Weeren.



The major conclusion they seem to have come up with is a redefinition of the German "Rollkur" into the English "Hyperflexion".



The FEI made the following statement on their first workshop:



A most productive workshop was held on 31 January 2006 at the Olympic Museum and jointly organised by the Dressage and Veterinary Committees. The point of this meeting is to reassure the “Dressage Community” that the controversial issue of “Rollkur” (overbending) is being addressed by highly experienced experts from the equine world.



The workshop included presentations and reports on this controversial training technique and its possible side-effects that may affect the welfare of the horse. It also included a review of the need for applied research.



Approximately 60 participants, including riders, trainers, stewards, veterinarians, and members of the Dressage, Veterinary Committees and Welfare Sub-Committee attended the workshop.



Objectives of the Forum



Review the techniques of training horses

Consider possible welfare implications

Pros’ and cons’ from experts

Better understanding of the biomechanics and kinematics involved in this degree of neck movement

Reports on clinical side effects or sequelae from long term use of the technique

Discuss possible research programmes

Produce a report for the FEI to be able to plan the best way forward

Further to presentations of different preliminary research projects in the field of exercise physiology, radiology, biomechanics and schooling, the meeting reached the preliminary conclusion that, when applied by skilled trainers, there was no scientific evidence that this training method was abusive to the horse. There was clearly no evidence that structural damage is created by this training exercise, when used in the right way by expert riders.



However, the use of that technique by inexperienced people was a possible threat to the welfare of the horse. The role of top dressage riders as role models in the sport was underlined.



Most of the participants agreed that the terminology “Rollkur” was not comprehensible and decided it would be better to use a term which could be understood by riders, trainers and the general public. After an extensive discussion, it was proposed that the draft wording might be “hyperflexion of the neck” and a draft definition to this was established as follows:



Hyperflexion of the neck is a technique of working/training to provide a degree of longitudinal flexion of the mid-region of the neck. Hyperflexion cannot be self-maintained by the horse for an extended period of time.



As far as the FEI is concerned, the welfare and humane treatment of horses at FEI competitions, including the training areas and stables is paramount.



Next steps:



A more detailed definition of what is to be considered as abuse is required, e.g. stress factors, pain or discomfort.

Education of stewards to identify possible abuse and misuse of this technique, which is not restricted to dressage.

Veterinary and Dressage Committee and Welfare Sub-Committee will review the state of knowledge, submit a report of the meeting to the FEI and decide which scientific research is further needed.

Related Links

Training Methods Under FEI Observation

Dressage Perverse Stirs the Dressage World

Fall Colors

This is one of my favorite times of year. The harvests are coming in, apples and pears going to market, pumpkins everywhere. The leaves are bright fiery hughes of red, orange and golden yellow. There is the smell of earth and leaves in the air. I don't have everything done at the barn yet and all the horses moved, but we're working on it. I grabbed some pics of the local color.

Yesterday and the day before, we had bizarre weather again, with thunder and lightning, pouring down rain and driving winds. Today is nice and sunny with a breeze, hopefully it will dry everything out, there was even flash flooding!

So Since I can't work outside at the farm today, I have a venison pot roast in the crockpot, apple pies just came out of the oven, The Steeler vs Vikings game is on (GO STEELERS!), and I'm pulling out the last of my garden. I had peppers and zuchinni until the end! I am so looking forward to next year when I can put in a serious garden, and already have visions of a new strawberry patch and asparagus patch going in.

Snow!

A week ago, we had a freak storm come through that dumped 3 inches of heavey wet snow and just generally made everything miserbvale for a day or two. It was hard to believe! And then as quickly as it came, it melted away. Here's a shot of that day looking down the lane of the famr towards the barn.

New Digs

Today, the first official equine residents moved to the farm. Cabot had first honors, as is befitting his role as patriarch. Angel, the rescue, accompanied him. They also had their teeth done today by Dr. Tucker (http://www.theequinepractice.com/) and he did a wonderful job on them. They were so much happier when he got done. It pays to have someone who is really an equine dentist as Dr. Tucker is because it pays off for both horse and owner.

Then they moved into their pasture, and they were so happy. It felt like we had all come home. More have yet to be moved, but the most important one to me was with Cabot. This is his last stop; I think the poor guy has moved 14 times with me over his 28 years. He always took it in stride. He always just steps off the trailer and goes, "My new kingdom!". Angel was fearful when I loaded her, gave me the "Oh no, why I am leaving, what did I do" look. She looked so relieved and happy when she realized I was still there and she had a nice new pasture to go to. I wish I could explain so many things to her, she  has calmed a lot but I still see flashes of fear at times. Yet she is so spunky and loving. She is an Angel! Horses amaze me with their capacity to forgive, as do dogs. Thanks God, as we are such imperfect humans.

Butterflies

Off of my deck I have several butterfly bushes. I love them both, and really enjoy seeing the butterflies and hummers that come in. I take pictures every year. This year, I got a pretty new blue one.

Friends shared that after their dogs had passed, a butterfly would appear in odd conditions and reasure them. They feel the butterfly is often a sign of the spirit of their dear passed pet, and I think I agree. One flew with the new dog while playing in the surf. Another came to his master after he had passed as a butterfly, allowing him to be petted. People can laugh, but I believe God gives us signs and comfort in many ways if we are only willing to look and watch.

It reminds me of the story of the concert world famous violinist who plays in Central Station on the side for free. Many never even looked at him. Children wanted to stop and listen  but their very busy parents rushed them on. In the space of  several hours, he made a whopping $33. This is a man who commands hundreds of thousands of dollars in concert easily.

But we are all too busy to stop and listen. We hear, but we do not listen. Hearing is on the outside, listening comes from within.

Furby

As I was leaving work one night, I heard the serious frantic howling of kitten seperated from his mom. And so I searched and with the help of a co-worker, found a tiger-striped, golden eyed kitten, not even 2 months old, perched atop a truck tire in the parking lot. I couldn't just leave him there, and so I scooped him up and took him to the farm overnight. I called the vet next day, got him in, and he got an overall clean bill of health.

He doesn't appear to big enough to belong to the feral momma cat's kittens at the plant, and so we supposed he may have unintentionally gotten a ride in with the vehicle he was perched on. He became the first offical farm resident! ANd, his name is Furby, and it fits! Mike says I have him terribly spoiled already.