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Are all Milkweeds dangerous to livestock?
Q: We’re having a discussion about milkweed in our gardening group in South Deschutes. A member is concerned about us growing Milkweed for Monarchs as she fears it is fatal to cattle and sheep and will spread. True? And does this apply to all milkweed?