sowbane
/ˈsoʊbeɪn/
noun
- A plant of the goosefoot family (Chenopodium hybridum) with leaves that are poisonous to pigs; also called pigweed or goosefoot.
- Children were warned not to touch sowbane because it can cause skin irritation.
- Sowbane can be identified by its triangular leaves and small green flowers.
- The farmer pulled up sowbane from the field to protect his livestock.