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tansy ragwort

/ˈtænzi ˈræɡwɜːrt/

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/ˈtænzi ˈræɡwɜːrt/formalscientific
  • ruРаспространённое название Senecio jacobaea, двулетнего или недолговечного многолетнего растения из семейства астровых, известного своими ярко-жёлтыми соцветиями и токсичностью для скота, часто встречающегося на пастбищах и обочинах дорог.

A common name for Senecio jacobaea, a biennial or short-lived perennial plant in the daisy family, known for its bright yellow flower clusters and toxicity to livestock, often found in pastures and roadsides.

  1. Poisonous plantC1formal

    A biennial or perennial herbaceous plant (Jacobaea vulgaris) with yellow daisy-like flowers, native to Eurasia but invasive in many regions. It is toxic to livestock due to pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

    ruЯдовитое растение

    • Tansy ragwort is often found in pastures and along roadsides.
    • Farmers must control tansy ragwort to prevent poisoning of cattle.
    • The bright yellow flowers of tansy ragwort are deceptive; the plant is highly toxic.