Sorghum halepense (Sorghum halepense)
Description
“Pet poisonous” – Toxic parts: leaves Sorghum halepense is a specie in the family grass . Weeds are found in the Mediterranean , Europe and the Middle East . Weeds are used to bind soil and reduce erosion. It is perceived as a weed because; If it is exposed to frost or heat, it can form hydrocyanic acid in sufficient quantity to be lethal to cattle and horses. The foliage can cause blisters for herbivores due to nitrates. It spreads quickly and can smother planted crops. In Argentina, the plant causes problems due to increased resistance
Taxonomic tree
-
Domain: Eukarya
-
-
Kingdom: Plantae
-
-
Phylum: Magnoliophyta
-
-
Class: Liliopsida
-
-
Order: Poales
-
-
Family: Poaceae
-
-
Genus: Sorghum
-
-
-
-
-
-
