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Aethusa

Aethusa

9.9
A poisonous plant like parsley that people call fool's parsley
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Aethusa is often mistaken for edible parsley, but it is highly toxic.

Examples

  • Children should be taught to avoid picking Aethusa because of its poisonous qualities.

  • Botanists identified the specimen as Aethusa during their survey of the meadow.

  • The plant Aethusa is highly toxic.

  • Many people mistakenly believe Aethusa is safe to handle.

  • Many people mistakenly confuse Aethusa with edible parsley, despite its toxicity.

  • It is crucial for gardeners to recognize Aethusa in the wild due to its poisonous properties.

  • After seeing Aethusa growing in the field, the children learned to avoid touching it.

Synonyms

fool's parsley
vsAethusa
  • UK
9.9

A poisonous plant that looks like parsley and can make you sick

is the scientific genus term used for that plant rather than the common name

Compounds

Aethusa cynapium
  • Specialized
9.9

A poisonous plant that looks like parsley and makes people sick if eaten

Surface Forms

Aethusa singular
Aethusas plural

Etymology

Aethusa probably comes from an old Greek name aithousa, which is linked to a root meaning 'to burn' or 'heat'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine a plant with a sharp, burning effect if eaten, and that fits because Aethusa is a poisonous parsley.