stagger grass

noun

: either of two plants with slender grassy leaves that are associated with poisoning of cattle or other livestock:

a

: a common atamasco lily (Zephyranthes atamasco) of the eastern U.S. which is reputed to cause staggers in horses

b

: fly poison sense 1

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