Owlclaws (Noun)
Meaning
Stout perennial herb of western United States having flower heads with drooping orange-yellow rays; causes spewing sickness in sheep.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The hikers had to navigate through a field of owlclaws, being careful not to touch the toxic plant.
- Owlclaws were abundant in the dry meadows of the western United States, where they bloomed with vibrant orange-yellow flowers.
- The rancher warned his sheep herders to steer clear of the owlclaws that grew near the stream.
- After ingesting owlclaws, the sheep began to show symptoms of spewing sickness, including vomiting and diarrhea.
- The botanist carefully collected a sample of owlclaws for further study, wearing gloves to protect herself from the plant's toxic sap.