Poison Hemlock

Scientific Name: Conium maculatum

Plant Family: Apiaceae (Carrot or Parsley family)

Native Region: Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia

Poison Hemlock

Brief Description

A tall, biennial herbaceous flowering plant with feathery, triangular, finely divided fern-like leaves. It often has purple-spotted hollow stems and clusters of small white flowers in an umbrella shape.

Care Instructions

This plant is highly invasive and extremely toxic; it is not recommended for cultivation. If handling to remove it, wear gloves and protective clothing to avoid skin contact. It thrives in moist soils and waste areas.

Medicinal Value

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Created At: 2026-03-23T18:58:29.644645