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Noun: water dropwort  'wo-tu(r) 'dróp,wurt
  1. European poisonous herb having tuberous roots, yellow juice that stains the skin, yellow flowers and foliage resembling celery; all parts extremely poisonous
    "Water dropwort is considered one of Britain's most poisonous plants"; "hemlock water dropwort is considered one of Britain's most poisonous plants";
    - hemlock water dropwort, Oenanthe crocata

Derived forms: water dropworts

Type of: poisonous plant

Part of: genus Oenanthe, Oenanthe

Encyclopedia: Water dropwort