halogeton

• Der Halogeton ist ein raues einjähriges Kraut aus Sibirien, das nach Nordamerika eingeschleppt wurde und wegen seines hohen Oxalatgehalts eine Gefahr für Schafe und Rinder auf westlichen Weideflächen darstellt.

A coarse annual herb originally from Siberia that has been introduced to North America; it poses a danger to sheep and cattle on western rangelands due to its high oxalate content.

1. Coarse herbB2formalamerican

   A rough annual plant native to Siberia and introduced to North America, toxic to sheep and cattle due to its high oxalate content.

   Grobes Kraut

   • Halogeton can cause fatal poisoning in sheep that graze on infested rangelands.
   • Ranchers must monitor halogeton outbreaks to protect their herds.
   • High oxalate levels make halogeton especially dangerous during drought conditions.
   • Eradication programs have been implemented in some western states to control halogeton.