noun
- plural of dogbane; poisonous plants of the family Apocynaceae, especially those of the genus Apocynum, having milky sap and small white or pink flowers
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The dogbanes growing along the roadside were in full bloom.
- Farmers warned hikers about the toxic dogbanes in the meadow.
- Several species of dogbanes are native to North America.
- The botanist identified three different dogbanes in the field guide.
- Wildlife avoid eating dogbanes due to their poisonous properties.
- The milky sap of dogbanes can cause skin irritation in some people.