Aethusa (Noun)
Meaning
Fool's parsley.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Fool's parsley, also known as aethusa, is a plant that resembles parsley but contains toxic compounds.
- Aethusa is often mistaken for parsley due to its similar appearance, which can lead to accidental ingestion.
- Due to the poisonous nature of aethusa, caution is advised when handling plants that resemble parsley.
- Historically, aethusa has been documented as a cause of accidental poisoning in people who mistook it for edible parsley.
- Some herbalists warn against using aethusa in medicine due to its toxic properties, despite some reported benefits.