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zigadenus

/ˌzɪɡ.əˈdiː.nəs/

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noun

/ˌzɪɡ.əˈdiː.nəs/formalscientific
  • ruРод преимущественно североамериканских ядовитых растений, иногда относимых к семейству Melanthiaceae.

A genus of mostly North American poisonous plants, sometimes placed in the family Melanthiaceae.

proper noun

  1. Genus of poisonous plantsC2formalamericanscientific

    A genus of mostly North American flowering plants in the family Melanthiaceae, known for their toxicity.

    ruЗигаденус

    • Zigadenus species contain alkaloids that are toxic to livestock.
    • The white flowers of Zigadenus elegans bloom in late spring.
    • Botanists classify Zigadenus within the tribe Melanthieae.