2020年3月30日 · Creeping indigo (Indigofera spicata) is a common Florida weed that has properties that are toxic to livestock, especially horses. As its name implies, creeping indigo …

Creeping indigo (Indigofera spicata) has reportedly been in Florida for as long as 90 years, but a recent rise in suspected horse poisonings has brought new attention to this toxic plant. …

2019年3月1日 · Creeping indigo’s unique seed pod clusters help identify this potentially toxic exotic plant. Dozens of seed are quickly disbursed and will germinate in spring. The calendar …

Creeping indigo can be hard to find in pastures, and is easily overlooked even though it may be quite prevalent. It is low growing with its stems lying flat on the soil underneath the grass canopy.

In the field Creeping Indigo grows very low to the ground, creeping out in all directions. The leaves may range in size from very small to approximately the size of a fingernail. A single “branch” of …

2022年3月9日 · Increased recognition of creeping indigo in pastures and an uptick in cases of toxicity in horses have researchers on high alert.

2020年8月19日 · Grove poisoning, recognized currently as creeping indigo toxicity, is characterized by ataxia, difficulty turning, and failure to walk in a straight line. Horses often …

Indigofera spicata, the creeping indigo or trailing indigo, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Sub‑Saharan Africa, Madagascar, Mauritius , Réunion , and …

2022年6月29日 · This is the first account of fatal toxicity in horses resulting from grazing on the pasture plant creeping indigo, Indigofera spicata, on the island of Oahu, in the Hawaiian …

Creeping Indigo has invaded disturbed areas as well as cultivated landscapes and open fields in the state of Florida and is considered a noxious weed. The plant has slender, 1/2 inch to 1 1/4 …