What's the difference between dropworm and dropwort?

Dropworm

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Definition:

• (n.) The larva of any geometrid moth, which drops from trees by means of a thread of silk, as the cankerworm.

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Dropwort

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Definition:

• (n.) An Old World species of Spiraea (S. filipendula), with finely cut leaves.

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• (1) Hemlock water dropwort (Oenanthe crocata) is probably the most poisonous plant in the British Isles.
• (2) We report two adults who ingested hemlock water dropwort roots, having mistaken them for wild parsnip.
• (3) The case histories are presented of three separate incidents of poisoning by ingestion of Hemlock Water Dropwort tubers (Oenanthe crocata).