water hemlock
noun
: a tall poisonous Eurasian perennial herb (Cicuta virosa) of the carrot family
also
: any of several poisonous North American plants (especially Cicuta maculata and C. douglasii) of the same genus compare poison hemlock
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Last summer, park officials in Dallas responded to toxic water hemlock spotted around White Rock Lake.
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Noor Adatia, Dallas News, 3 June 2023
Due to their similar names, the deadlier western water hemlock is sometimes confused with poison hemlock.
—Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 30 June 2021
Convulsions are a common sign of western water hemlock poisoning, although convulsions have been reported in poison hemlock poisoning.
—Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 30 June 2021
Here is a link with pictures of hemlock and the water hemlock for your review.
—oregonlive, 29 May 2022
Environmental scientists confirmed that poison hemlock and spotted water hemlock were located in Sussex County wetlands, according to a news release from the agency.
—From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 8 July 2021
Western water hemlock, meanwhile, has a feather-like appearance with a bulbous root.
—oregonlive, 29 June 2021
Poison hemlock and Western water hemlock can kill humans and livestock.
—oregonlive, 29 June 2021
Wildflowers line a meadow that holds many of the state's most important natural treasures and leads into an even deeper sanctuary of blossoming water hemlock, elderberry trees, oaks and azaleas.
—Jessica Saggio | Contributing Writer, NOLA.com, 24 Aug. 2020
Noor Adatia, Dallas News, 3 June 2023
Due to their similar names, the deadlier western water hemlock is sometimes confused with poison hemlock.
—Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 30 June 2021
Convulsions are a common sign of western water hemlock poisoning, although convulsions have been reported in poison hemlock poisoning.
—Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 30 June 2021
Here is a link with pictures of hemlock and the water hemlock for your review.
—oregonlive, 29 May 2022
Environmental scientists confirmed that poison hemlock and spotted water hemlock were located in Sussex County wetlands, according to a news release from the agency.
—From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 8 July 2021
Western water hemlock, meanwhile, has a feather-like appearance with a bulbous root.
—oregonlive, 29 June 2021
Poison hemlock and Western water hemlock can kill humans and livestock.
—oregonlive, 29 June 2021
Wildflowers line a meadow that holds many of the state's most important natural treasures and leads into an even deeper sanctuary of blossoming water hemlock, elderberry trees, oaks and azaleas.
—Jessica Saggio | Contributing Writer, NOLA.com, 24 Aug. 2020
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