Oenanthe aquatica
Water dropwort
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The Oenanthe aquatica plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Water dropwort. Some home gardeners know the variety as O. phellandrium. Phellandrium aquaticum.

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Latin Name:  Oenanthe aquatica
Common Name:  Water dropwort
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  (L.)Poiret.
 
Known Hazards:  All parts of the plant are poisonous[4, 9, 65, 76]. It is said to contain the alleged 'psychotroph' myristicine[218].
 
Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  In slow moving or stagnant water[17], and by the sides of streams, avoiding acid conditions[4].

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