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Conium maculatum
By far the more familiar species is Conium maculatum (Hemlock or Poison Hemlock). It is a herbaceous biennial plant that grows between 1.5–2.5 metres (5–8 ft) tall, with a smooth green stem, usually spotted or streaked with red or purple on the lower half of the stem. The leaves are finely divided and lacy, overall triangular in shape, up to 50 centimetres (20 in) long and 40 centimetres (16 in) broad. The flowers are small, white, clustered in umbels up to 10–15 centimetres (4–6 in) across. When crushed, the leaves and root emit a rank, unpleasant odour often compared to that of parsnips.
Spotted on Apr 19, 2013
Submitted on Apr 19, 2013
4 Comments
@Derrick Thanks for your good help I am sure about the name search to get results & Thank You @Emilie
It could be poison hemlock but it's hard to tell without seeing the rest of the plant. It definitely belongs in the same family (Apiaceae). You can tell from the flowers and the umbel inflorescence. Hope that helps!
Looks like poison hemlock! Be careful, actually poisonous...
That's lovely...