Oenanthe (Noun)
Meaning 2
Poisonous herbs: water dropworts.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Oenanthe crocata is often found near water dropworts and can be equally poisonous if ingested.
- Some plants like the water dropworts and oenanthe can be fatal to humans if eaten in large amounts.
- The toxicity in water dropworts is often compared to oenanthe, both having similar toxic properties.
- Many people mistake oenanthe for harmless plants when in reality it has toxic properties similar to those of the water dropworts.
- Due to their similarities in appearance, both water dropworts and oenanthe can be hazardous if picked by mistake for edible plants.