zigadenus glaucus Antonyms
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Meaning of zigadenus glaucus
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zigadenus glaucus (n)
plant of eastern and central North America having creamy white flowers tinged with brown or purple; poisonous especially to grazing animals
zigadenus glaucus Sentence Examples
- Zigadenus glaucus, also known as Death Camas, is a highly poisonous plant native to North America.
- Ingestion of Zigadenus glaucus can cause severe gastrointestinal distress, including vomiting and diarrhea.
- Native Americans used Zigadenus glaucus extracts as an arrow poison for hunting.
- The toxic compound in Zigadenus glaucus is a steroidal glycoside known as zygacine.
- Symptoms of Zigadenus glaucus poisoning typically appear within hours of ingestion.
- Zigadenus glaucus is often mistaken for edible plants such as onions or leeks, leading to accidental poisoning.
- Treatment for Zigadenus glaucus poisoning involves supportive care and administration of activated charcoal to absorb the toxin.
- Zigadenus glaucus is primarily found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open forests.
- The plant's leaves are long and narrow, with parallel veins and a slightly bluish-green color.
- Zigadenus glaucus produces white or cream-colored flowers in the summer, which are arranged in a dense cluster atop a slender stem.
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plant of eastern and central North America having creamy white flowers tinged with brown or purple; poisonous especially to grazing animals
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Zigadenus glaucus, also known as Death Camas, is a highly poisonous plant native to North America.
Ingestion of Zigadenus glaucus can cause severe gastrointestinal distress, including vomiting and diarrhea.
Native Americans used Zigadenus glaucus extracts as an arrow poison for hunting.
The toxic compound in Zigadenus glaucus is a steroidal glycoside known as zygacine.
