Hemlock
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Hemlock
Names: Conium maculatum, Poison hemlock, spotted hemlock, cowbane, water hemlock
Description: A biennial that can grow to ten feet. Stems are waxy and generally have purple blotches. Leaves are fern-like in appearance and alternate on the stem flowers are white and grow in clumps. Fruit is green with rings. The plant stinks.
Concern level: Due to it’s high toxicity, concern is great anytime it is present.
Toxic parts: All parts of the plant, even physical contact with the leaves can cause vision to blur and upset stomach.
Symptoms: Occur within minutes of ingestion, foaming at the mouth, anxiety, dilated pupils, rapid pulse, convulsions and jaw clamping, tremors, lack of coordination, drooling, frequent bowel movements and urination, heavy breathing, weakness, paralysis, death.
Danger: Contains piperidine alkaloids which cause respiratory failure. Death can occur within 15 minutes of ingestion.
More information: Wikipedia
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