HyperDic: water_dropwort

English > 1 sense of the expression water dropwort:
NOUNplantwater dropwort, hemlock water dropwort, Oenanthe crocataEuropean poisonous herb having tuberous roots, yellow juice that stains the skin, yellow flowers and foliage resembling celery
English > water dropwort: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
MeaningEuropean poisonous herb having tuberous roots, yellow juice that stains the skin, yellow flowers and foliage resembling celery; all parts extremely poisonous.
Synonymshemlock water dropwort, Oenanthe crocata
Member ofOenanthe, genus Oenanthepoisonous herbs
Broaderpoisonous plantA plant that when touched or ingested in sufficient quantity can be harmful or fatal to an organism

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