Definition

1. Noun:
   • A highly poisonous plant: "Cicuta verosa" refers to a tall, erect, perennial herb that is extremely toxic. It is native to Eurasia and commonly found growing in abundance in marshy or wetland areas.

Usage Notes

• "Cicuta verosa" is a scientific or botanical name. In everyday conversation, it is more commonly referred to by its common name, water hemlock. It is crucial to identify this plant correctly due to its high toxicity.
• This term is typically used in formal, academic, or scientific contexts such as botany, toxicology, and ecology.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The marsh is full of Cicuta verosa, so it's dangerous for livestock to graze there.
  • Botanists study the growth patterns of Cicuta verosa in its natural habitat.

Advanced Usage

• In Toxicology: The plant is often cited in studies of plant-derived toxins.
  • The case study focused on poisoning caused by the ingestion of Cicuta verosa.

Variants and Related Words

• Water hemlock: The most common English name for .
• Cicuta: The genus name, which includes other similar poisonous plants like (spotted water hemlock).
• Poison hemlock: While also highly poisonous, this typically refers to a different plant, . It is important not to confuse the two.

Synonyms

• Water hemlock: The standard common name.
• Cowbane: Another historical common name for this plant.

Important Note

• There are no idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this specific botanical term. Its usage is strictly literal and technical.

Noun

1. tall erect highly poisonous Eurasiatic perennial herb locally abundant in marshy areas