Crazyweed (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several leguminous plants of western North America causing locoism in livestock.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The rancher warned his neighbors about the crazyweed that was growing in the nearby pasture and causing problems for their cattle.
- Locoweed, also known as crazyweed, is a plant that can be toxic to horses and other livestock if ingested.
- After moving to a new farm, the farmer had to deal with an infestation of crazyweed that was affecting his sheep.
- Veterinarians in the region were familiar with the symptoms of crazyweed poisoning in livestock, which included erratic behavior and weight loss.
- The range management specialist recommended that the landowner eradicate the crazyweed from his property to prevent any further problems with his livestock.