Poison Hemlock, winter fern, California fern, spotted hemlock, poison parsley (Conium maculatum)

Poison Hemlock, winter fern, California fern, spotted hemlock, poison parsley (Conium maculatum)
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Poison Hemlock
Utah Poison Control Center
Poison Hemlock, winter fern, California fern, spotted hemlock, poison parsley (Conium maculatum)
(click on the image to enlarge)
Poison Hemlock
Utah Poison Control Center
Poison Hemlock, winter fern, California fern, spotted hemlock, poison parsley (Conium maculatum)
(click on the image to enlarge)
Poison Hemlock
Utah Poison Control Center
Poison Hemlock, winter fern, California fern, spotted hemlock, poison parsley (Conium maculatum)
(click on the image to enlarge)
Poison Hemlock
Utah Poison Control Center
Poison Hemlock, winter fern, California fern, spotted hemlock, poison parsley (Conium maculatum)
(click on the image to enlarge)
Poison Hemlock
Utah Poison Control Center

Scientific Name:   Conium maculatum

Common Name:   Poison Hemlock, winter fern, California fern, spotted hemlock, poison parsley

Type:   Native

Toxicity:   Poisonous

Berries/Fruits:   Small capsule containing grayish-brown seeds

Flowers:   Individual flowers are very tiny, and are borne in umbrella shaped clusters at the ends of the branches

Description:   Grows along streamside and ditch banks at all elevations, tolerates poorly drained soils. Can be found throughout the United States. Grows 4-10 feet tall. Hollow, branched, spotted stems with purple splotches. Leaves are fern-like. Single white taproot that resembles a carrot. Poisonous parts: all parts.


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