Definition

A type of plant found mainly in western and central United States that can poison livestock if eaten.

Example

Farmers need to be careful of locoweed in their pastures because it can harm their animals.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of locoweed?

Yeah, isn’t that the plant that can poison livestock?

Exactly, it's pretty dangerous for cattle and horses.

I read that it causes some serious health issues.

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Root Explanation

Locoweed is derived from the combination of 'loco' (from Spanish 'loco', meaning crazy or insane) and 'weed' (from Old English 'wēod', meaning a plant or herb). The term refers to a type of plant that can cause livestock to behave erratically or 'crazy' when ingested.

Memory Tip

Think of the Spanish word 'loco' meaning crazy, and remember that locoweed is a plant that can make animals act crazy.

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