Meaning Of The Word Locoweed

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locoweed in American English
any of several perennial plants (genera Astragalus and Oxytropis) of the pea family, which are common in W North America and cause the loco disease of cattle, sheep, and, esp., horses
noun: any of various leguminous plants of the genera Astragalus and Oxytropis, of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, causing locoism in sheep, horses, etc.

locoweed in British English
noun: any of several perennial leguminous plants of the genera Oxytropis and Astragalus, found in western parts of North America, containing neurotoxins which cause loco disease in horses, cattle, and sheep

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