Vocab Bloom Hub

markweed

/ˈmɑːrk.wiːd/

1 entry

noun

/ˈmɑːrk.wiːd/C1formalamericanscientific
  • ruВьющееся растение, распространенное на востоке и в центре США, с тройчатыми листьями и зеленоватыми цветками, за которыми следуют белые ягоды; выделяет раздражающее масло, вызывающее сыпь при контакте.

A climbing plant common in eastern and central United States with ternate leaves and greenish flowers followed by white berries; yields an irritating oil that causes a rash on contact.

  1. Climbing plant causing skin irritationC1formalamerican

    A climbing plant found in eastern and central United States, with ternate leaves and greenish flowers that produce white berries; it yields an irritating oil that causes a rash upon contact.

    ruЯдовитый плющ

    • Hikers are advised to avoid markweed along forest trails.
    • The oil from markweed can cause a severe allergic reaction.
    • Markweed is often mistaken for harmless ivy.

    Synonymspoison ivy