Poison Bush (Noun)
Meaning 1
Either of two Australian plants of the genus Swainsona that are poisonous to sheep.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 2
Any of various Australian evergreen shrubs of the genus Gastrolobium having whorled compound leaves poisonous to livestock and showy yellow to deep reddish-orange flowers followed by two-seeded pods.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The hikers had to navigate through a dense thicket of poison bush to reach the scenic overlook.
- Farmers in Western Australia are warned to keep their livestock away from the poison bush that grows in the nearby woods.
- The bright yellow flowers of the poison bush stood out against the dull green foliage of the surrounding plants.
- After ingesting some leaves from the poison bush, the sheep began to show signs of illness and had to be rushed to the vet.
- The park ranger cautioned the visitors to avoid touching the poison bush, as the sap can cause skin irritation in some people.