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Definition of Halogeton
1. Noun. A coarse annual herb introduced into North America from Siberia; dangerous to sheep and cattle on western rangelands because of its high oxalate content.
Exact synonyms: Halogeton Glomeratus
Group relationships: Genus Halogeton
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Halogeton
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Definition of Halogeton
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Medical Definition of Halogeton
1. A genus of plants (family Chenopodiaceae) on range lands in the western U.S. And other arid regions of the world; it causes poisoning in cattle and sheep because of the presence of soluble oxalates. (05 Mar 2000)