Grazing Silphiums

Grazing Compass Plant (Silphium laciniatum), Prairie Dock (Silphium terebinthinaceum), Rosinweed (Silphium integrifolium), & Cup Plant (Silphium perfoliatum) are excellent forages for cattle and are a great addition to any Diverse Native Grassland. Colt Hamilton explores how livestock graze these plants as well as identification tips and other fun facts. If you’d like to learn more about native Silphiums, check out our video, “Silphiums for Wildlife”.