Poison hemlock

Spotting the danger: toxic plants that look like carrots

June 8, 2024 | By Emily Swihart, University of Illinois Extension

MILAN, Ill. — The other day, I had the opportunity to chaperone a school group at a local state park. While on the field trip, a volunteer-led the students on a nature hike through the woodlands. At one point during the hike, the group leader grabbed a handful of two plants to share with the…

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Highly toxic poison hemlock in full bloom throughout Missouri

June 12, 2022 | By Kevin Bradley, University of Missouri Extension

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri roadsides, hillsides and pastures are decorated with white spring flowers, but those flowers are poison hemlock. This weed is highly toxic to humans and animals, according to University of Missouri Extension weed scientist Kevin Bradley. Poison hemlock is one of the first weeds to green up in spring and grows six…

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