Cicuta Verosa (Noun)
Meaning
Tall erect highly poisonous Eurasiatic perennial herb locally abundant in marshy areas.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cicuta verosa grows in dense, marshy areas and can be mistaken for an angelica or cow parsley plant but should never be touched due to its highly toxic properties.
- Residents of the region are warned against foraging for wild greens in areas where cicuta verosa is locally abundant due to its potential to cause severe illness if ingested.
- Despite being a highly attractive plant with its erect growth and broad leaves, cicuta verosa is avoided by most wildlife due to its poisonous sap.
- Hikers wandering through dense wetlands may come across cicuta verosa, which must be identified and avoided carefully to prevent accidental poisoning.
- Local authorities issue warnings about the dangers of cicuta verosa and other poisonous plants in the area's marshy zones during peak hiking season.