water hemlock

Meanings

• noun

  A poisonous North American plant, Cicuta maculata, of the carrot family, with white umbels and a bitter taste.

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Synonyms

cowbane , poison parsnip

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Rhymes

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helmock , behelpot , belchout

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Variants

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water hemlock , water hemlocks

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Etymology

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The name water hemlock comes from the plant's habit of growing near water and its hemlock-like umbels.

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Trivia

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1. Water hemlock is the most toxic plant in North America.

2. The plant's sap can cause skin irritation and blisters.

3. Water hemlock was used by some Native American tribes for medicinal purposes, but it was also used as a poison for hunting and warfare.

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Related Concepts

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1. Poison hemlock: Another poisonous plant, Conium maculatum, that is often confused with water hemlock.

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Culture

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Water hemlock has been used in traditional medicine for various ailments, but it is also highly toxic and can cause death if ingested.

How to Memorize "water hemlock"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a plant growing near water with white umbels and a bitter taste.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the plant with water and a bitter taste to remember its name.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Water Hemlock, Near the Water, Bitter Taste, Can Kill' to remember the name and toxicity of the plant.

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