Family:
Poaceae
Toxic Parts:
all
Toxins:
soluble oxalates
Flower Color:
  • flower color
Found:
meadows, waterside, woodlands

Time of Greatest Risk

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Geographical Distribution

Signalgrass distribution - United States

Related Species

Signalgrass

Brachiaria decumbens

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Signalgrass (Brachiaria decumbens) is a tropical trailing perennial forage which is native to tropical eastern Africa. It has also been introduced to many different countries throughout the world and is widely distributed in northern and eastern Australia and the southeastern United States. The grass has aggressive growth habits and considered an invasive weed in many areas.

Toxic components
Brachiarias is highly palatable to livestock and also highly toxic to horses due to its high oxalate content.