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Gastrolobium

Gastrolobium

9.9
A group of Australian evergreen shrubs that are poisonous to farm animals
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : 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
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.