Amsinckia spp. is toxic to horses. The reported severity is critical. Also known as Fiddlenecks, Common Fiddleneck and Bristly Fiddleneck.
If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.
Liver Failure Diarrhea Depression Head Pressing Dermatitis Photosensitivity Weight Loss
The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.
Amsinckia is a genus of flowering plants commonly known as fiddlenecks. The common name is derived from the flower stems, which curl over at the top in a manner reminiscent of the head of a fiddle. Fiddlenecks are in the family Boraginaceae, along with borage and forget-me-nots. The genus is named after the patrician Amsinck family in honour of the Hamburg head of state and patron of botany Wilhelm Amsinck (1752–1831).
Also recorded as fiddleneck.
More from the Boraginaceae family:
Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.