Locoweed: meaning, definitions and examples

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locoweed

 

[ หˆloสŠkoสŠหŒwiหd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant species

Locoweed refers to various species of plants from the genera Astragalus and Oxytropis that contain toxic alkaloids. These plants are primarily found in the western United States and can lead to locoism in livestock when consumed. Locoism is characterized by neurological disorders and behavioral changes in animals.

Synonyms

Astragalus, Oxytropis, locoism plant.

Examples of usage

  • Cattle grazing locoweed may exhibit signs of locoism.
  • Farmers need to identify locoweed to protect their livestock.
  • Locoweed is a common concern in regions with poor forage quality.

Translations

Translations of the word "locoweed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น locoweed

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‹เค•เฅ‹เคตเฅ€เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Locoweed

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ locoweed

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะพะบะพะฒั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ locoweed

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใ‚ณใ‚ฆใ‚ฃใƒผใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท locoweed

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ locoweed

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท locoweed

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋กœ์ฝ”์œ„๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุดุจ ุงู„ุฌู†ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ locoweed

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ locoweed

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็–ฏ่‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ locoweed

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ locoweed

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ locoweed

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ locoweed

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ locoweed

Etymology

The term 'locoweed' originates from the late 19th century in the western United States, derived from 'loco', which is a Spanish word meaning 'crazy', and 'weed', indicating a wild plant. This nomenclature reflects the effects of the plant, particularly in livestock that consume it and exhibit erratic behavior. The toxic properties were not well understood initially, leading to its association with madness in animals. The first documented cases of locoweed's effects on livestock were reported in the early 1900s, establishing its significance in agricultural practices. Ongoing research has helped clarify the specific species responsible for this toxicity and the alkaloids involved, further reinforcing the cultural and agricultural importance of recognizing locoweed in North American ecosystems.