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zigadene

zigadene

9.9
A North American plant with grass-like leaves and white poisonous flowers
  • noun
  • /ˈzɪɡəˌdiːn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : zigadeno
  • Many wild pastures contain zigadene, which can be hazardous to grazing livestock.

Examples

  • Many hikers are unaware that zigadenes are poisonous.

  • The white flowers of the zigadene stand out against its blue-green leaves.

  • Botanists collected a specimen of zigadene for further study of its toxic properties.

  • The zigadene blooms in late spring.

  • Many wild pastures contain zigadene, which can be hazardous to grazing livestock.

  • Botanists collected a specimen of zigadene for further study of its toxic properties.

  • Many hikers are unaware that zigadene plants are poisonous.

Synonyms

death camas
vszigadene
  • US
9.9

A plant with leaves like grass and small white flowers that is poisonous

is specific to North America and mentions mostly white flowers

Surface Forms

zigadene singular
zigadenes plural

Etymology

Zigadene comes from the plant name Zigadenus, a group of wild lilies known for white, poisonous flowers. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the start zig like a quick 'warning' sound, so zigadene is the name of a poisonous wild plant.