Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum)
Poison hemlock, also known as Wild Hemlock, Devil's bread, Poison parsley
Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum) is an extremely toxic plant that often deceives livestock due to its leaves, which closely resemble those of carrots and parsley. Ingestion of this plant can be fatal.
Key Facts About Poison hemlock
Attributes of Poison hemlock
Lifespan
Biennial, Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
1.5 m to 2.5 m
Spread
1 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
10 cm to 15 cm
Flower Color
White
Scientific Classification of Poison hemlock
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Apiales
Family
Umbellifers
Genus
Poison hemlocks
Species
Poison hemlock
Toxicity
Ingestion, Inhalation, Skin Absorption