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Kochia Toxicity

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MF2949 Kochia Toxicity

by Larry C. Hollis

  • Published Date: Nov 2010
Kochia (Kochia scoparia), known as fireweed or summer cypress, usually has good forage value. Toxicity may occur with both harvested and grazed plants if kochia plants are allowed to grow more than 18 to 24 inches tall or begin to develop seedheads. 2 p., color.
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