Locoweed (also crazyweed and loco) is a common name in North America for any plant that produces swainsonine, an alkaloid harmful to livestock.

Oct 24, 2022 · The names locoweed and crazyweed are often used interchangeably, however, there are notable differences between the species. Both species are found throughout South …

Locoweed is found on foothills and semiarid regions. It grows in tufts or clumps, 8 to 30 cm high. Locoweed flowers resemble sweet peas. Blossoms may be blue, purple, yellow, or white. …

Locoweed (also crazyweed or loco) are common North American plants that produce phytotoxins, nitro toxins, and selenium accumulation that are harmful to livestock. Typical symptoms of …

Locoweed, any of several species of poisonous plants of the genera Astragalus and Oxytropis, in the pea family (Fabaceae). Locoweeds are native to the prairies of north central and western …

Locoweed is the most widespread poisonous plant problem in the Western United States. Some species of Astragalus and Oxytropis contain the indolizidine alkaloid swainsonine that causes …

Jul 26, 2021 · Locoweed is a low growing plant that spreads in clumps. The leaves are pinnate and terminate in smaller leaflets. Locoweed is a perennial herb with legume pods and pea-like …

Locoweed is a genus of perennial plants in the bean family. They are hairy and produce showy racemes of white, pink, yellow, or purple flowers. They are well known for being toxic to …

Jan 31, 2010 · Loco comes from the Spanish, meaning “mad” or “crazy.” Scientifically, locoweed is any number of plants widespread in the West, some of which contain a neurotoxin. The …

Originating in the Lonetree Wildlife Management Area in South Dakota, this native wildflowers bloom season runs from summer into early fall. Its habitat includes prairies, savannas, …