Locoweed: meaning, definitions and examples
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locoweed
[ หloสkoสหwiหd ]
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:
๐ต๐น locoweed
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเฅเคเฅเคตเฅเคก
๐ฉ๐ช Locoweed
๐ฎ๐ฉ locoweed
๐บ๐ฆ ะปะพะบะพะฒัะด
๐ต๐ฑ locoweed
๐ฏ๐ต ใญใณใฆใฃใผใ
๐ซ๐ท locoweed
๐ช๐ธ locoweed
๐น๐ท locoweed
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ก์ฝ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุดุจ ุงูุฌููู
๐จ๐ฟ locoweed
๐ธ๐ฐ locoweed
๐จ๐ณ ็ฏ่
๐ธ๐ฎ locoweed
๐ฎ๐ธ locoweed
๐ฐ๐ฟ locoweed
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ locoweed
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.