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cicuta

/ˈsɪk.jʊ.tə/

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noun

/ˈsɪk.jʊ.tə/C2formalscientific
  • ruНебольшой род многолетних трав со смертельно ядовитыми клубневидными корнями, широко известный как водяной болиголов.

A small genus of perennial herbs with deadly poisonous tuberous roots, commonly known as water hemlock.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Genus of poisonous plantsC2formalscientific

    A small genus of perennial herbs in the Apiaceae family, known for their deadly poisonous tuberous roots, commonly called water hemlock.

    ruЦикута

    • Cicuta species are among the most toxic plants in North America.
    • The roots of Cicuta contain cicutoxin, a potent neurotoxin.
    • Botanists warn against confusing Cicuta with edible wild plants.

    Synonymswater hemlock

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