White Camas (Noun)
Meaning
Plant of eastern and central North America having creamy white flowers tinged with brown or purple; poisonous especially to grazing animals.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- White camas is a plant species that thrives in well-drained soil and can often be found along woodland edges and prairies.
- Farmers near the eastern part of the United States have to be cautious about the growth of white camas, as it poses a threat to their livestock.
- If ingested in high amounts, the toxic compounds found in white camas can cause adverse effects on grazing animals.
- Due to its poisoning effects on cattle and sheep, white camas is classified as a toxic plant by wildlife experts.
- In natural areas, white camas produces stunning blooms that can turn areas of dead vegetation into a sea of white flowers.