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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One of the most dangerous plants in Arizona is water hemlock, also known as cowbane.
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 5 June 2024
Last summer, park officials in Dallas responded to toxic water hemlock spotted around White Rock Lake.
—Noor Adatia, Dallas News, 3 June 2023
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
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 5 June 2024
Last summer, park officials in Dallas responded to toxic water hemlock spotted around White Rock Lake.
—Noor Adatia, Dallas News, 3 June 2023
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
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“Water hemlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20hemlock. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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