oenanthe

• Termo científico que designa tanto um gênero de plantas herbáceas venenosas conhecidas como cenoura-d'água ou nenoúfaro, quanto um gênero de aves conhecidas como chasco ou rabirruivo. Em cada sentido, refere-se a grupos distintos de espécies: plantas da família Apiaceae e aves da família Muscicapidae.

A scientific term referring to a genus of poisonous herbs known as water dropworts, or a genus of birds known as wheatears.

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1. Poisonous herbsC2formalscientific

   A genus of plants in the family Apiaceae, commonly known as water dropworts, which are highly toxic to humans and animals.

   Oenanthe

   • The Oenanthe crocata, also known as hemlock water dropwort, is one of the most poisonous plants in the UK.
   • Farmers must be careful to remove Oenanthe from pastures to prevent livestock poisoning.
   • The ancient Greeks used extracts from certain Oenanthe species for executions.

2. WheatearsC2formalscientific

   A genus of small passerine birds in the family Muscicapidae, known for their distinctive white rumps and migratory behavior.

   Oenanthe

   • The northern wheatear, Oenanthe oenanthe, migrates from the Arctic to Africa each year.
   • Birdwatchers spotted a rare Oenanthe species on the coastal cliffs.
   • The Oenanthe genus includes many species found across Europe, Asia, and Africa.