Noun: water dropwort 'wo-tu(r) 'dróp,wurt
- 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