Delpheniums

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Posted by glenda_2007 (My Page) on

Sat, Jun 16, 07 at 12:57

Are delpheniums part of the lupus family? I'm wondering if they would be harmful to cattle.

Thanx, Glenda

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Posted by gardenbug Canada zone 5 (My Page) on
Sat, Jun 16, 07 at 14:18

Read this Wikipedia article carefully:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delphinium

Note the final sentence on larkspur:
Larkspur, especially tall larkspur, is a significant cause of cattle poisoning on rangelands in the western United States. Larkspur is more common in high-elevation areas, and many ranchers will delay moving cattle onto such ranges until late summer when the toxicity of the plants is reduced.

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Posted by glenda_2007 (My Page) on
Sat, Jun 16, 07 at 17:44

Thank you gardenbug. It's so nice to have help from the members of this forum.

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