How To Identify Poison Hemlock ☠️ Save this post to return to the ID tips throughout the season and share it so others know how to identify it! 😵 Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum, Apiaceae) is a deadly poisonous plant in the carrot family. It has killed adults and children from accidental and intentional poisoning. Foragers have died from eating the plant, thinking they were wild carrots. DO NOT INGEST OR TOUCH THE PLANT. People confuse wild hemlock with chervil, anise, sweet cicely, yarrow, an

I said Poison Hemlock, but I meant water hemlock (Cicuta). There are many characteristics that separate elder from water hemlock. This is important because they *can* grow in the same environment!Elder has lenticels and woody bark, water hemlock has only herbaceous growth without lenticels. Elder has singly compounded leaves, water hemlock has multiply compounded leaves. Elderflower clusters are more densely spaced than water hemlock’s. Elderberry leaflet edges are typically much more finely ser

WARNING ⚠️ Poison Hemlock is a toxic plant that can cause severe skin reactions when touched. If ingested, it can cause respiratory failure and even death. One way to avoid issues is by educating yourself on the possible side-effects of this plant. Like poison ivy, not all people are effected by hemlock, but it's good to be aware and take the proper precautions. For more information on learning your land visit www.healthprimitive.com | HealthPrimitive