hog's bane

"Hog's bane" is a term used to describe certain toxic plants that are particularly harmful to pigs.

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Definition

(technical)A plant known as Chenopodiastrum murale, toxic to pigs.

(technical)Another name for the maple-leaved goose-foot (Chenopodium hybridum), which is considered fatal to swine.

(technical)A term also used for henbane, a plant known for its toxic properties.

(colloquial)Any plant or substance that is particularly harmful or deadly to pigs.

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