halogeton
/ˌhæləˈdʒiːtən/
noun
- A genus of plants in the amaranth family, especially Halogeton glomeratus, a weedy plant native to Asia and introduced to western North America, which is toxic to livestock.
- Farmers try to control halogeton because it contains high levels of oxalates.
- The invasive halogeton plant can quickly take over overgrazed areas.
- Halogeton has spread across dry rangelands, poisoning sheep that eat it.