poisonbush

/ˈpɔɪzənbʌʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant, especially the shrub Styphnolobium affine, that contains toxic compounds, especially in its seeds, but is also used as a food source or ornamental plant.

“The hikers mistook the poisonbush for a safe source of water and suffered severe poisoning.”

Synonyms

  • poison plant
  • toxic bush

Antonyms

  • non-toxic plant
  • safe bush