large branching biennial herb native to Eurasia and Africa and adventive in North America having large fernlike leaves and white flowers; usually found in damp habitats; all parts extremely poisonous
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poison hemlock::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | california fern, conium maculatum, hemlock, nebraska fern, poison parsley, winter fern |
| Type of | poisonous plant |
Examples of poison hemlock
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The painting depicts the philosopher Socrates about to take poison hemlock.
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A stand of poison hemlock bloom above a fence outside a South Hill home.
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Poison hemlock flourishes in the spring, when most other forage is gone.
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Examples of highly toxic herbs include poison hemlock and nightshade.
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His subjects are mostly nuisance plants, such as bittersweet, bull thistle and poison hemlock.
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In late June, field inspectors showed a reporter multiple stands of poison hemlock blooming across Pierce County.
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Fennel smells like anise or liquorice, whereas the smell of poison hemlock is often described as mouse-like or musty.
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Most Lomatium species have yellow flowers, like fennel, but some are white flowered and closely resemble poison hemlock.
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Opium was used with poison hemlock to put people quickly and painlessly to death, but it was also used in medicine.
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