noun
- a small European shrub with fragrant flowers and poisonous red berries, formerly used in medicine
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The mezereum bloomed early in spring with its sweet-scented pink flowers.
- Gardeners should be cautious when handling mezereum due to its toxic properties.
- The bright red berries of the mezereum are attractive but dangerous to children and pets.
- Mezereum was once commonly used in herbal remedies despite its poisonous nature.
- The bark of mezereum contains compounds that can cause severe skin irritation.