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Noun: halogeton
  1. A coarse annual herb introduced into North America from Siberia; dangerous to sheep and cattle on western rangelands because of its high oxalate content
    "Ranchers must be vigilant to prevent halogeton poisoning in their herds";
    - Halogeton glomeratus

Derived forms: halogetons

Type of: herb, herbaceous plant

Part of: genus Halogeton

Encyclopedia: Halogeton