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PLEASE NOTE:
"Poisonous" does not mean deadly. Some manifestations of toxicity are subtle. The dose, as always, determines if a plant is safe source of nutrients or a toxic hazard.

Scientific Name: Robinia pseudoacacia

Common Name: Black Locust

Species Most Often Affected: horses, cattle, humans, poultry, sheep, goats

Poisonous Parts: bark, leaves, seeds

Primary Poisons: robin, phasin

Questions possibly pertaining to Robinia pseudoacacia:

Does black locust wood affect horses?

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