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Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum)

Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum)

Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum)


Poison Hemlock

Other Names:  California fern, Nebraska fern, deadly hemlock, poison parsley, poison stinkweed, snake-weed, spotted hemlock

Life Cycle:  Biennial

Description:  A highly poisonous plant to livestock; resembles wild carrot; purple spots on stems; can grow to 10 feet.

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Herbicide Options: Response of Pasture Weeds to Herbicides and Mowing - AGR 207

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