The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word MONKSHOOD
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The straight part
We know that "Poisonous plant" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case poisonous plant = monkshood.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MONKSHOOD mean?
MONKSHOOD noun- Any of various poisonous plants, of the genus Aconitum, with blue or white flowers in the shape of a hood
- The dried leaves or flowers of these plants formerly used as a source of medicinal alkaloids