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water hemlock

/ˈwɔːtər ˈhemlɒk/

翻译: 一种剧毒植物,属于毒芹属(Cicuta),生长在潮湿生境中,开白色小花,根粗大且中空。人畜误食可致死。

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/ˈwɔːtər ˈhemlɒk/formalscientific
  • zh一种剧毒植物,属于毒芹属(Cicuta),生长在潮湿生境中,开白色小花,根粗大且中空。人畜误食可致死。

A highly poisonous plant of the genus Cicuta, found in wet habitats, characterized by small white flowers and a thick, chambered root. Ingestion can be fatal to humans and animals.

  1. Poisonous plantC1formal

    A highly toxic perennial plant of the genus Cicuta, found in wet habitats, known for causing fatal poisoning if ingested.

    zh毒芹

    • Water hemlock is often mistaken for edible wild parsnip.
    • Ingesting even a small amount of water hemlock can be lethal.
    • The plant's roots contain a potent toxin called cicutoxin.