sowbane

• Erva do gênero Chenopodium (como a ansarina), considerada tóxica ou fatal para porcos.

A noun referring to a type of herb that is considered poisonous or fatal to swine.

1. Herb considered fatal to swineC2formal

   A plant that is believed to be poisonous or fatal to pigs.

   Erva-dos-porcos

   • Farmers were warned to keep their pigs away from the sowbane growing in the field.
   • The ancient text described sowbane as a dangerous herb for livestock.
   • Sowbane was historically avoided in pastures where pigs grazed.