Weed profile: Green cestrum
Green cestrum
Green cestrum
Cestrum parqui L’Hérit
Green cestrum is also known as green poison berry or Chilean cestrum and is sometimes incorrectly referred to as deadly nightshade in some areas.This weed is considered a major problem because of its toxicity to livestock. Poisoning is most commonly seen in cattle which eat green cestrum when there is a shortage of available green feed. Death is usually rapid and painful. The plant is also known to be toxic to other livestock and humans.
Status
- Declared in NSW under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 (view details)
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