This plant produces coniine and y-coniceine alkaloids throughout, infamously attributing to the death of philosopher Socrates ...

A health advisory has been issued for poison hemlock in Whitman County and the surrounding areas. Whitman County Public ...

As well as their good looks, umbellifers are also famously attractive to a diverse range of pollinating insects ...

Walking along paths, even in state and national parks, can quickly take a dangerous turn due to an unassuming plant. An invasive species, poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) was first introduced to the ...

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust has advised people on how to identify the poisonous hemlock plant during its peak season.

The plant, also known as Conium maculatum, is characterized by white flowers and bright green, fern-like leaves. It has purple-red spots and streaks on its hairless, hollow stems.

Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) was originally brought to the United States in the 1800s as an ornamental garden plant.

Poison hemlock is currently blooming in Whitman County and the surrounding areas and can kill people, pets, livestock and wildlife, according to Whitman County Public Health ...

It's known as Poison Hemlock or Conium maculatum (say that three times fast), and it could be growing close to your home and be a danger to your pets and family. WASH THE KNIFE! It's interesting to ...

Known as Hemlock, Poison Hemlock, or Wild Hemlock, (Conium maculatum) is a highly poisonous biennial flowering plant in the carrot family.

Dr Lebel echoed the concern, noting that South Australia, while free from death cap fatalities to date, is home to other toxic species such as the deadly dapperling. In 2022, one person fell ...