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wild parsnip

/waɪld ˈpɑːrsnɪp/

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/waɪld ˈpɑːrsnɪp/formalscientific
  • ruРаспространённое название Pastinaca sativa, двулетнего или многолетнего растения с толстым стержневым корнем, жёлтыми цветами и токсичным соком, который при контакте с солнечным светом может вызывать ожоги и волдыри на коже. Во многих регионах считается вредным сорняком.

A common name for Pastinaca sativa, a biennial or perennial plant with a thick taproot, yellow flowers, and toxic sap that can cause skin burns and blisters upon contact with sunlight. It is often considered a noxious weed in many regions.

  1. Invasive plant speciesB2formal

    A tall, yellow-flowered plant (Pastinaca sativa) that grows wild in fields and along roadsides, known for causing skin burns when touched in sunlight.

    ruИнвазивный вид растений

    • Wild parsnip can cause severe blisters if you touch it on a sunny day.
    • Farmers often try to control the spread of wild parsnip in their fields.
    • The sap of wild parsnip contains chemicals that react with UV light.