Poison Hemlock

Scientific Name: Conium maculatum

Plant Family: Apiaceae (Carrot family)

Native Region: Europe and North Africa

Poison Hemlock

Brief Description

A biennial herbaceous plant with finely divided, fern-like, bright green foliage and hollow, hairless stems usually spotted with purple. It produces small white flowers in umbrella-like clusters.

Care Instructions

This plant is highly invasive and extremely toxic; it is not recommended for cultivation. If handling for removal, use heavy gloves, long sleeves, and protective eyewear to avoid contact with the sap or alkaloids.

Medicinal Value

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Created At: 2026-04-05T14:02:13.856389