Definition

Noun 1. A species of flowering plant: Helenium hoopesii is a stout, perennial herb native to the western United States. It is characterized by flower heads with distinctive drooping orange-yellow rays. The plant is also known to be toxic to livestock, causing a condition known as spewing sickness in sheep.

Usage and Examples

• is commonly found in mountain meadows.
• Ranchers must be cautious to prevent sheep from grazing on .
• The bright, drooping flowers of make it a distinctive wildflower.

Advanced Usage

• In Botanical Classification: The name follows binomial nomenclature, where is the genus and is the specific epithet. It is a member of the Asteraceae (daisy/sunflower) family.
• In Toxicology: The plant is cited in veterinary science as a cause of "spewing sickness," a form of poisoning in ruminants.

Variants and Related Words

• Common Names: Orange sneezeweed, owl's-claws, Hoopes' sneezeweed. (Note: "Sneezeweed" is a common name for plants in the genus, derived from the historical use of its dried leaves in making snuff).
• Related Species: (common sneezeweed), .

Synonyms

• Orange sneezeweed
• Owl's-claws
• Hoopes' sneezeweed

Notes on Meaning

This term refers specifically to a single botanical species. Its primary meanings are: 1. Botanical Identification: The scientific name for a specific perennial wildflower. 2. Toxicological Concern: A plant known for its toxicity to certain animals, particularly sheep.

Noun

1. stout perennial herb of western United States having flower heads with drooping orange-yellow rays; causes spewing sickness in sheep