Some invasive plants have properties that are toxic to humans and livestock.
Below are some of the toxic species found in the Columbia Shuswap.
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- St. John’s Wort
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- Hound’s Tongue
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- Leafy Spurge
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- Hoary Alyssum
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- Tansy Ragwort
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- Giant Hogweed
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- Poison Hemlock
*Click on the pictures for more information on the species
For more information about invasive plants that are toxic to livestock, click here for a brochure produced by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen.