Grassy Death Camas (Noun)
Meaning
Plant of western North America to Mexico; poisonous especially to grazing animals.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Grassy death camas, found in western North America to Mexico, is known to be poisonous especially to grazing animals due to its toxic alkaloids.
- Sheep herders should be aware of the risks of grassy death camas and ensure that their livestock avoids it at all costs.
- After the rains, the open fields became lush with new growth, but among the wildflowers was a hidden danger: the toxic grassy death camas.
- Cattle owners need to watch out for the emergence of grassy death camas on their land and prevent accidental ingestion by their livestock.
- When walking through open meadows in the American West, be on the lookout for grassy death camas and other poisonous plants to avoid potential risks.