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water dropwort

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noun

  1. See dropwort

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Both hemlock and hemlock water dropwort are part of the carrot family, but live in different habitats and have different toxins.

From BBC

Importantly, there are several other species of water dropwort that are extremely poisonous, so it is unwise to forage unless properly trained.

From Salon

One is hemlock water dropwort, which is particularly profuse this summer and is poisonous to humans and animals.

From BBC

Also known as the "poison parsnip", hemlock water dropwort - Oenanthe crocata - is one of the most poisonous plants native to the UK.

From BBC

A species of water dropwort, minari, also known as Korean watercress, water celery, water parsley, or Java water dropwort, is a vegetable found in temperate and tropical climes across Asia.

From Salon