1. Plural of halogeton; plants of the genus Halogeton, especially H. glomeratus, a salt-tolerant weed native to Asia that invades arid and semi-arid rangelands in North America.
Usage: botanical; chiefly North American

Examples

• Halogetons have spread rapidly across western rangelands over the past century.
• The invasive halogetons thrive in saline soils where native grasses struggle.
• Ranchers struggle to control halogetons because of their ability to accumulate toxic oxalates.
• Halogetons are particularly problematic in Nevada and Utah deserts.
• The dense growth of halogetons can reduce forage quality for livestock.