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Close up of a purple larkspur plant with sagebrush in the background.

There are several varieties of larkspur, a plant species that can cause death in cattle due to alkaloids.
Photo by Matt Lavin. CC BY-SA 2.0.

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Grazing Tall Larkspur Ranges: A Livestock Producer’s Decision-making Handbook

Poisonous Plant Information

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*Please note that the guide “is for reference only, and does not include all plants that can be toxic to animals. If you are concerned that your animal has ingested a poisonous plant, contact your veterinarian immediately.”