Aethusa
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Definition
- Noun:
- Aethusa: A genus of poisonous plants in the family Apiaceae, commonly known as fool's parsley. It closely resembles edible parsley but is toxic.
Usage
- Noun:
- Aethusa cynapium is the only species in this genus.
- The forager carefully distinguished true parsley from Aethusa.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical Context: Used in scientific and botanical texts to refer specifically to this genus.
- The specimen was identified as belonging to the genus Aethusa.
Variants and Related Words
- Fool's parsley: The common name for .
- Fool's parsley can be mistaken for garden parsley.
Synonyms
- Poison parsley: Another common name for the plant.
- Dog parsley: A regional name for the same species.
Notes
- This is a specialized botanical term. The word is almost exclusively used in scientific contexts or by knowledgeable gardeners and foragers to identify a toxic plant that resembles edible parsley.
Noun
- fool's parsley