poisonous plant
nounUK /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs plɑːnt/
US /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs plænt/
A poisonous plant is a plant that can make you very sick or hurt you if you touch or eat it.
The hikers stayed away from the poisonous plant growing beside the trail.
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2. A plant containing substances that are harmful to animals or people when eaten, touched, or breathed in.
Some poisonous plants look pretty but can cause a rash if you touch them.
3. In stories, a plant used to make a magic potion that harms someone.
The witch mixed a poisonous plant into her bubbling brew.
4. A plant that farmers must remove so that cows and sheep do not eat it.
The farmer pulled up the poisonous plant before letting the sheep into the field.