Herb Christopher (Noun)
Meaning
A plant of the genus Actaea having acrid poisonous berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Herb Christopher was one of the common names of the Baneberry plant due to its toxic properties.
- The herb Christopher was intentionally avoided in folklore to prevent any accidental consumption of its berries.
- Herb Christopher belongs to the genus Actaea and features a distinctive appearance with white flowers.
- In old apothecaries, the herb Christopher was known to have poisonous berries but had some perceived medical uses.
- This flowering member of the Ranunculaceae family is occasionally called herb Christopher but is now commonly known as Baneberry.