Kochia (Kochia scoparia)

Annual forb growing from 2-5’ tall beginning in late spring.

Contains a number of agents that could contribute to its toxicity: oxalates, alkaloids, saponins, nitrate and sulfate.

Tumbleweed, Russian Thistle (Salsola kali var. tenuifolia) Many-branched, annual

herb growing to 2 - 6’ – at maturity the plant is stiff, prickly, round and bushy.

Toxic agent is nitrate. All ruminants are susceptible to nitrate poisoning, with cattle poisoned most often.

Snow-on-the-mountain

Annual herb in the spurge family. 1-3’. Toxic agent – white sap has long been used to blister the skin or

as an intestinal purgative. Livestock are poisoned by an acrid principle, which severely irritates the mouth and gastrointestinal tract.