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Poison Hemlock

Conium maculatum

Description:

From the Parsley family these can be confused with Wild Carrot. Wild Carrot produces flowers in the summer, Poison Hemlock does in the spring. They can grow up to 8 ft and stems are hairy. Flowers grows in umbrella shaped clusters. Every part of the plant is poisonous. Whether ingested it can also be toxic to skin and respiratory system.

Habitat:

Found this one on a hillside by a trail.

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Jellis

Hayward, California, USA

Spotted on Mar 23, 2014
Submitted on Mar 27, 2014

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