dogbane
dogbane
Definition
dog·bane (dôg′bān′)
adjective
designating a family (Apocynaceae, order Gentianales) of dicotyledonous herbs, shrubs, and trees, including frangipani and periwinkle
Etymology: so named because said to be poisonous to dogs
noun
any of a genus (Apocynum) of sometimes poisonous plants of the dogbane family, with opposite, entire leaves, small white or pink flowers, and milky juice
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