Poison Dogwood (Noun)
Meaning
Smooth American swamp shrub with pinnate leaves and greenish flowers followed by greenish white berries; yields an irritating oil.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The poison dogwood plant is known for its irritating oil, which can cause skin and eye problems in humans and other animals.
- The smooth American swamp shrub commonly known as poison dogwood grows best in full sun and has a spreading habit.
- Poison dogwood with its beautiful, yet highly toxic white berries is often mistaken for other less hazardous plants in its environment.
- Hikers and hunters should avoid contact with poison dogwood, which contains oils that can cause considerable irritation.
- During the summer months, poison dogwood blooms with tiny, greenish-white flowers that often go unnoticed by many passersby.