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Water Hemlock
Description:
Water hemlock is a highly toxic flowering plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. It is known for its white umbel-shaped flowers and grows in wet habitats such as marshes, riversides, and meadows.
Senses:
- Noun: A poisonous plant with the scientific name Cicuta virosa, containing several deadly toxins.
- Noun: Any plant from the Cicuta genus, including the highly toxic species Cicuta maculata and Cicuta douglasii.
Usages:
- Popular: Water hemlock is infamous for containing the toxin cicutoxin, which can be fatal if ingested by humans or animals.
- Popular: The plant has a history of accidental poisonings due to its resemblance to edible plants like parsnips, celery, or cow parsley.
- Local: Extracts from water hemlock have been used in traditional medicine to treat certain ailments, although extreme caution must be exercised due to its toxicity.
Sample Sentences:
- I found a patch of water hemlock near the riverbank, its delicate white flowers standing out against the green foliage.
- Be careful while foraging for wild plants, as water hemlock can be easily mistaken for harmless herbs.
- Consuming water hemlock can lead to severe poisoning symptoms such as nausea, seizures, and even death.
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