Amianthum (Noun)
Meaning
One species: fly poison; sometimes placed in family Melanthiaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Fly poison amianthum is rare and found mostly in shaded damp areas.
- Some regions use amianthum, to create a variety of poisonous concoctions.
- Early remedies often made use of amianthum due to its potent and toxic properties.
- This member of the amianthum species remains primarily utilized as a poison for insect control.
- The toxic compounds within amianthum also contribute to its toxicity and have been linked to deaths.