cow parsnip

Meanings

• noun

  A large herbaceous plant with hollow stems, large compound leaves, and umbels of small white or yellow flowers. It is native to North America and belongs to the carrot family.

  - "The cow parsnip in my garden is taller than me."
  - "Cow parsnip is often confused with poisonous water hemlock."
  - "Cow parsnip is a common ingredient in traditional herbal medicine."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cow parsnip
hope , cope , rope

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Variants

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cow parsnip , cow parsnips , giant cow parsley , giant cow parsleys , giant cow parsnip , giant cow parsnips

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Etymology

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The name cow parsnip comes from the Old English word 'beocan parsnipe', meaning 'turnip-rooted herb'.

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Trivia

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1. Cow parsnip is also known as 'giant hogweed' in some regions.

2. The sap of cow parsnip can cause skin irritation and blisters in some people.

3. Cow parsnip is a popular food source for wildlife such as moose, elk, and caribou.

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Related Concepts

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1. carrot family: Cow parsnip belongs to the Apiaceae or Umbelliferae family, which also includes carrots, parsley, and celery.

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Culture

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In some cultures, cow parsnip is used as a food source and is prepared by boiling or roasting the roots. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as arthritis and rheumatism.

How to Memorize "cow parsnip"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large plant with hollow stems, compound leaves, and white or yellow flowers. Remember the plant is native to North America and is often confused with poisonous water hemlock.

2. associate
   

   - Associate cow parsnip with large compound leaves, hollow stems, and the Old English name 'beocan parsnipe'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cow Parsnip, A Turnip Rooted Herb' to remember the name.

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