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Gelsemium

Gelsemium

9.9
A climbing evergreen shrub with bright yellow flowers that is poisonous
  • noun
  • /ˌdʒɛlˈsiːmiəm/
  • Specialized
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  • The gardener warned that Gelsemium plants are highly toxic if ingested.

Examples

  • Researchers are studying the medicinal properties of compounds in Gelsemium.

  • The Gelsemium plant is known for its beautiful yellow flowers.

  • In spring, the yellow flowers of Gelsemium provide a bright display along the fence.

  • Look at the Gelsemium!

  • In spring, the yellow flowers of Gelsemium provide a bright display along the fence.

  • The gardener warned that Gelsemium plants are highly toxic if ingested.

  • Researchers are studying the medicinal properties of compounds found in Gelsemium.

Compounds

Gelsemium sempervirens
  • Specialized
9.9

An evergreen climbing plant from the southeastern United States with sweet-smelling yellow trumpet flowers that is poisonous

Surface Forms

Gelsemium singular
Gelsemiums plural

Etymology

Gelsemium comes from an old name that meant 'jasmine'. You can remember it by thinking of the common flower jasmine, because these shrubs have showy, jasmine-like yellow blooms but are poisonous.