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| Identification |
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Genus
Conium
Species
maculatum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
poison hemlock
Family
UMBELLIFERAE
Specimen number
S6164
Data source
BtrflyCa p5;MedPl p192;Poison p82;Frgnt p263
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
4' - 8'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Conium maculatum is a host plant for the anise swallowtail butterfly. The leaves of Poison hemlock have a mildly nauseous aroma.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Papillo zelicaon (anise swallowtail butterfly)
Attracts butterflies
yes
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Seeds
Roots
Whole plant
Poisonous indications
It looks like wild carrot. The poisonous seeds and roots are fatal if ingested.
Internal poison
yes
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
paralytic
Medicinal parts
Leaves
Seeds
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
yes
Toxicity precautions
It is fatal if taken internally.
Medicinal notes
Conium maculatum may have beneficial uses as a paralytic. Poison hemlock should only be used under professional guidance. This plant is legally restricted in some countries. Can be fatal if taken internally. The leaves and the seeds are used in herbal preparations. It is fatal if taken internally. This whole plant is toxic. It is poisonous if ingested. It looks like wild carrot. The poisonous seeds and roots are fatal if ingested.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
abominable odor
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Nauseous
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Flowers: Conium maculatum has white flowers in umbels. The blossoms are typically of a white color.
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