poison hemlock

poison hemlock

[′pȯiz·ən ′hem‚läk]

(botany)

Conium maculatum. A branching biennial poisonous herb that contains a volatile alkaloid, coniine, in its fruits and leaves.

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

poison hemlock

poison hemlock

poison hemlock

Poison Hemlock and Water Hemlock- one of the most poisonous plants, grows in moist areas near water, streams, ditches, swamps. White flower clusters in umbrella shape. Stems are smooth (no hair) and have purple splotches, sometimes covered with a white powder that rubs off easily. The leaves are sometimes mistaken for parsley. Smells bad and can grow up to 10 feet high.

Edible Plant Guide © 2012 Markus Rothkranz