poisonberry

• Substantivo que designa uma planta eurasiática naturalizada nas Américas, caracterizada por flores brancas, folhagem venenosa e peluda, e bagas negras que às vezes são tóxicas, mas às vezes comestíveis.

A noun referring to a Eurasian herb naturalized in America, characterized by white flowers, poisonous hairy foliage, and black berries that are sometimes poisonous but occasionally edible.

1. C2formal

   A Eurasian herb naturalized in America, with white flowers, poisonous hairy foliage, and black berries that are sometimes poisonous but sometimes edible.

   Erva-moura

   • The poisonberry plant is often found in disturbed soils across North America.
   • Gardeners are warned to handle poisonberry with gloves due to its hairy, toxic leaves.
   • While some birds eat the black berries of poisonberry, humans should exercise caution.