Catsear

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Additional Common Names: Flatweed, Cat's Ear, False Dandelion
Scientific Name: Hypochaeris radicata
Family: Asteraceae
Toxicity: Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles: Unknown
Clinical Signs: Stringhalt (back legs may have exaggerated flexion, hopping gait)

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