wild parsnip

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Noun wild parsnip has 1 sense

wild parsnip, madnep - biennial weed in Europe and America having large pinnate leaves and yellow flowers and a bitter and somewhat poisonous root; the ancestor of cultivated parsnip
--₁ is a kind of parsnip, Pastinaca sativa; weed

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Wild Parsnip

Description:

Wild Parsnip refers to a biennial or perennial flowering plant with a yellow taproot and distinctively divided leaves. It is commonly found in Europe and North America and belongs to the carrot family.

Dictionary Definitions:

Noun: A tall plant of the parsley family, having small yellow flowers in compound umbels and cultivated for its edible root and seeds.
Noun: The yellow-flowered wild form of the parsnip, which can cause skin inflammation when touched due to a phototoxic compound.

Sample Sentences:

Noun: I dug up some wild parsnips from my garden to cook a delicious stew.
Noun: Be cautious while handling wild parsnip as it can cause severe skin irritation.

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