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Cheilanthes |
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Cheilanthes a fern member of the family Sinopteridaceae; known toxic components include ptaquiloside and thiaminase. Called also cloak ferns, rock ferns. Cheilanthes distans, Cheilanthes tenuifolia a rock fern that causes incoordination and somnolence in sheep. Cheilanthes sieberi has caused hemorrhagic disease, polioencephalomalacia and enzootic hematuria. Called also rock or mulga fern. Cheilanthes sieberi subsp. sieberi C. sieberi. Cheilanthes sinuata causes polioencephalomalacia ('jimmies') in grazing ruminants. Called also jimmy fern. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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