The Poison Parsnip or Water Hemlock (Cicuta Occidentalis) (Classic Reprint): A Plant Deadly to Live Stock in Nevada: A Plant Deadly to Live Stock in Nevada (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda
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The leaves look somewhat like those of celery or the common parsnip. They are dark -green and glossy. The plant sends Up long branching stems from two to even five or six feet high, bearing numer ous ?attened clusters of tiny white ?owers.
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The leaves look somewhat like those of celery or the common parsnip. They are dark -green and glossy. The plant sends Up long branching stems from two to even five or six feet high, bearing numer ous flattened clusters of tiny white flowers.
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Figure 2. Flowers and Leaves of the Poison Parsnip. This is growing in the midst of a tangle of other vegetation in a swampy meadow.
From the days of the earliest settlements in Nevada the poison parsnip (water hemlock) has been known as a poisonous plant. Long before the white people came into the country its properties were known to the Indians, who used it 'as a means of suicide. The roots and the earliest green growth are violently poison-ous to all kinds Of live stock and every year cause losses of cattle, horses, and sheep. The greatest losses are Of cattle, perhaps largely because they are more frequently pastured where the plant is abundant.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. Dive into the fascinating world of desert plants with this comprehensive guide to the poison parsnip, a notorious yet captivating species found in Nevada. The author meticulously documents extensive feeding experiments conducted at the University of Nevada to uncover the mysteries surrounding this deadly plant. Through these experiments, the author sheds light on the varying toxicity of the poison parsnip's different parts throughout the year. Discover the surprising truth about the danger posed by its roots and young shoots, and learn how to prevent livestock poisoning. This book is an invaluable resource for ranchers, farmers, and anyone intrigued by the delicate balance of nature. Its detailed insights into the poison parsnip's behavior and the measures to mitigate its risks provide a valuable contribution to our understanding of this enigmatic plant. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333541194_0
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