Burdock

[Yvonne G]

Here's what my friend Google says about Curly Dock:

Toxicity. Curly dock contains soluble oxalates that can cause a significant decline in the accessibility of calcium and magnesium to an animal that ingests it. This disrupts the function of cell membranes and in severe poisonings leads to muscle tremors, weakness, kidney failure, and death.

 

[ofafeather]

Thanks Yvonne. I’ll take it out.

 

[ofafeather]

Looks like Burdock and “docks” are very different plants. As mentioned earlier in the thread, there are no indications of animal toxicity except for human use as a diuretic. It’s very hard to control though. I will take out the ones I see. Hopefully we can find some competing beneficial plants.

 

[Yvonne G]

Looks like Burdock and “docks” are very different plants. As mentioned earlier in the thread, there are no indications of animal toxicity except for human use as a diuretic. It’s very hard to control though. I will take out the ones I see. Hopefully we can find some competing beneficial plants.

Gosh, I'm so sorry! I thought it was the same plant.

 

[ofafeather]

Gosh, I'm so sorry! I thought it was the same plant.

No worries. It’s really complicated to figure these plants out but having these discussions out there makes it better for everyone in the long run. Besides, this was a scenario where we were “better safe than sorry”. All good.