dropwort

[ drop-wurt, -wawrt ]

noun

1. a European plant, Filipendula vulgaris, of the rose family, bearing small, scentless, white or reddish flowers.

dropwort

/ ˈdrɒpˌwɜːt /

noun

1. a Eurasian rosaceous plant, Filipendula vulgaris, with finely divided leaves and clusters of white or reddish flowers See also meadowsweet
2. water dropwort
   any of several umbelliferous marsh plants of the genus Oenanthe, with umbrella-shaped clusters of white flowers

Word History and Origins

Origin of dropwort¹

First recorded in 1530–40; drop + wort ²

Example Sentences

Also known as the "poison parsnip", hemlock water dropwort - Oenanthe crocata - is one of the most poisonous plants native to the UK.

From BBC

Both hemlock and hemlock water dropwort are part of the carrot family, but live in different habitats and have different toxins.

From BBC

Importantly, there are several other species of water dropwort that are extremely poisonous, so it is unwise to forage unless properly trained.

From Salon

A species of water dropwort, minari, also known as Korean watercress, water celery, water parsley, or Java water dropwort, is a vegetable found in temperate and tropical climes across Asia.

From Salon

Minari has many English names throughout the different Asian countries where it also grows: water dropwort, Chinese celery, Indian pennywort, Japanese parsley.

From Slate