Green alkanet

[Coblette]

Does anyone know if this weed is ok for horses to eat? Well that's what I've identified it as! Got quite a lot of it in one area of my summer paddock and wondering if I should section off or if it's safe to leave? Can't seem to find anything online. Thanks

 

[Gloi]

It isn't poisonous.

 

[Rowreach]

It's not poisonous and is safe for humans to eat, although it's a bit boring. We have masses of it in the fields round here, the stock generally ignore it. The leaves can cause a skin rash for people - not sure if they are irritating to livestock or whether they just don't fancy eating it, but it seems to thrive.

 

[Errin Paddywack]

I have this growing in my garden, insects love it. Somewhat invasive so I keep it under control.

 

[Coblette]

Thanks guys, pony went out in the summer field yesterday. I haven't sectioned it off as not poisonous. It's only a small patch where the old muck heap was.