Poison hemlock, or Conium maculatum, is a member of the parsley family and is often mistaken for it’s edible relatives – fennel, anise and chervil. All parts of the plant are highly toxic. It’s tall stature, 8 to 10 feet, and purple mottling along its hairless stems (sometimes called the “blood of Socrates” in reference to his death), are its distinguishing characteristics. White, umbrella-shaped flower clusters appear in Spring and strongly resemble those of Queen Anne’s lace, aka wild carrot. The leaves emit a strong musty odor when crushed.
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Record: 505-424
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