poisonwood

/ˈpoɪzənˌwʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant, especially a member of the genus Metopium, that is poisonous, especially to humans or animals.

“The hikers had to be careful not to touch the poisonwood growing near the trail.”

Synonyms

  • Metopium browserium
  • poison tree

Antonyms

  • edible plant
  • medicinal plant