Sorghum sudanense

Sorghum sudanense is toxic to horses. The reported severity is critical. Also known as Sudan Grass.

horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

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.

Symptoms to watch for

Paralysis Incoordination Weight Loss Cardiovascular Collapse Difficulty Breathing Oral Irritation

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Sorghum × drummondii, is a hybrid-derived species of grass raised for forage and grain, native to tropical and subtropical regions of Eastern Africa. It may also be known as Sorghum bicolor × Sorghum arundinaceum after its parents. Some authorities consider all three species to be subspecies under S. bicolor.

Common Names

  • Sudan Grass

Also recorded as Sudangrass.

Facts

Family
Poaceae
Native to
Haute-Guinée
In the wild
US, AU, KE, RU, SD, UA + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.