Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of annual herb: "cursed crowfoot" refers to a specific species of annual herbaceous plant.
   • Habitat in marshy places: This plant is typically found growing in wet, marshy environments.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The botanist identified the cursed crowfoot growing at the edge of the swamp.
  • Despite its name, the cursed crowfoot has delicate yellow flowers.

Advanced Usage

• As a botanical specimen: The term is used in formal botanical contexts to classify this particular plant species.
  • The cursed crowfoot (Ranunculus sceleratus) is noted for its toxic properties.

Variants and Related Words

• Crowfoot: A common name for plants in the buttercup genus , often characterized by divided leaves resembling a bird's foot.
  • Various types of crowfoot can be found in wetlands.
• Celery-leaved buttercup: Another common name for the same species, .
  • The celery-leaved buttercup is known to be a skin irritant.

Synonyms

• Ranunculus sceleratus: The scientific Latin name for the plant.
• Celery-leaved crowfoot: An alternative common name.

Notes on Meaning

• The name "cursed" likely refers to the plant's historical association with being noxious or harmful, as many buttercups contain irritating compounds.
• It is distinct from other "crowfoot" plants due to its specific habitat and annual life cycle.

Noun

1. annual herb growing in marshy places