Creeping Indigo, A Poisonous Plant of Concern in Florida Pastures

A recent rise in suspected horse poisonings has brought new attention to creeping indigo (Indigofera spicata), a toxic plant which has reportedly been in Florida for as long as 90 years. This new 5-page fact sheet covers plant description, signs of creeping indigo toxicity, and roles of creeping in...

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Main Authors: Robert MacKay, Ed Jennings, Brent Sellers, Jason Ferrell, Amanda House
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2015-11-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/132418
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Summary:A recent rise in suspected horse poisonings has brought new attention to creeping indigo (Indigofera spicata), a toxic plant which has reportedly been in Florida for as long as 90 years. This new 5-page fact sheet covers plant description, signs of creeping indigo toxicity, and roles of creeping indigo’s toxins, as well as treatment and management. Written by Robert MacKay, Ed Jennings, Brent Sellers, Jason Ferrell, and Amanda House, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, August 2015. SS-AGR-395/AG399: Creeping Indigo, A Poisonous Plant of Concern in Florida Pastures (ufl.edu)
ISSN:2576-0009