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Oenanthe aquatica

Oenanthe aquatica

9.9
A poisonous plant in Europe that grows in wet places like marshes, called water dropwort
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Farmers were warned about the poisonous nature of Oenanthe aquatica.

Examples

  • In some marshes, Oenanthe aquatica grows abundantly along the water's edge.

  • Many botanists study Oenanthe aquatica because of its toxic properties.

  • The plant Oenanthe aquatica thrives in marshy areas.

  • Many people are unaware that Oenanthe aquatica is toxic.

  • Farmers were warned about the poisonous nature of Oenanthe aquatica.

  • In some marshes, Oenanthe aquatica grows abundantly along the water's edge.

  • Many botanists study Oenanthe aquatica because of its toxic properties.

Synonyms

water fennel
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  • UK
9.9

A poisonous plant with many thin roots that grows near water

is identical in meaning but uses a different common name

Surface Forms

Oenanthe aquatica singular
Oenanthe aquaticae plural

Morphology

Oenanthe + aquatica

The name is a Latin binomial combining the genus Oenanthe (a group of often-poisonous aquatic plants) with an adjective meaning 'aquatic,' so a learner who knows both constituents could infer it refers to an Oenanthe that lives in water. However, the taxonomic, specialized nature of the term and the exact implications (e.g. 'water dropwort', poisonous herb) are domain-specific and not fully predictable for an average B1 learner, so the transparency is partial.

Etymology

Oenanthe aquatica shows where the plant grows: aquatica means 'in the water', so picture the herb standing by a pond or marsh. Because many of these water plants are poisonous, that strong image helps you remember it is a 'poisonous herb'.