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Gastrolobium

Gastrolobium

9.9
A group of Australian evergreen shrubs that are poisonous to farm animals
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Gastrolobium
  • Some species of Gastrolobium are highly toxic and have caused livestock deaths in Australia.

Examples

  • Farmers avoided grazing cattle near areas where Gastrolobium was abundant.

  • Botanists studied the adaptation of Gastrolobium to the harsh Australian climate.

  • The Gastrolobium plant is often found in dry regions.

  • Farmers should be cautious of Gastrolobium in their fields.

  • Farmers should keep their livestock away from areas where Gastrolobium grows to prevent poisoning.

  • Due to its toxicity, Gastrolobium is known as poison bush and poses a risk to grazing animals.

  • The presence of Gastrolobium in the pasture was alarming for the rancher, as it could harm his sheep.

Synonyms

poison pea
vsGastrolobium
  • Australian
1 9.9

An Australian evergreen shrub with bright yellow to red flowers that is poisonous to farm animals

refers to the whole group of related shrubs rather than single species
poison bush
vsGastrolobium
  • Australian
8.9

A plant from Australia with leaves and other parts that can make farm animals sick

refers to a specific genus of evergreen shrubs rather than any poisonous plant

Surface Forms

Gastrolobium singular
Gastrolobiums plural

Etymology

Gastrolobium comes from Greek parts gastro- meaning 'stomach' and -lobium meaning 'lobe' or 'pod'. So the name hints at the plant's danger: these Australian shrubs are poisonous to livestock and can cause 'stomach' problems.