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crazyweed

/ˈkreɪ.zi.wiːd/

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noun

/ˈkreɪ.zi.wiːd/C2formalamericanscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее одно из нескольких бобовых растений, произрастающих в западной части Северной Америки, которые при употреблении в пищу могут вызывать локизм у скота.

A noun referring to any of several leguminous plants native to western North America that can cause locoism in livestock when ingested.

  1. Toxic plant for livestockC2formalamericanscientific

    Any of several leguminous plants of western North America that cause locoism in livestock.

    ruЯдовитое растение для скота

    • The rancher identified the plant as crazyweed after his cattle showed symptoms.
    • Crazyweed is known to cause neurological damage in horses and sheep.
    • Farmers in the region are trained to recognize and remove crazyweed from pastures.

    Synonymslocoweed