Tag Archives: Livestock
What is locoweed?
The dreaded locoweed is a poisonous plant of the western United States. Locoweed gets its name from the Spanish word for “crazy” because cattle, horses and sheep that eat this dangerous plant act in a strange, drunken manner and often die. Locoweed is named for the color of its flowers, which resemble those of peas …
What is a safflower?
A safflower is a thistlelike plant widely cultivated for the edible oitl and dyestuff that it yields. It is a large flowers that may be white to brilliant red. The plants grows about 3 feet high and has broad, spiny leaves. The safflower has been grown in China, India and in other dry parts of the …
