Perilla mint dangerous to livestock because it causes respiratory distress
Perilla mint is an annual weed prevalent in pastures, periphery of woodlots and occasionally, in gardens and other disturbed fields. It can be easily identified by its ribbed, square stems and broad leaves, arranged oppositely with a toothed margin.
Perilla mint can cause respiratory distress in livestock.
As we get into the heat of summer, it is time to be on the lookout for a highly toxic plant, perilla mint, in pastures. Perilla mint is often found in the shaded areas of pastures, particularly along the edges. As a member of the mint family, perilla mint has a distinctive square stem. The leaves are large, broad, serrated, and oppositely arranged with a purplish coloration on the underside of the…
