Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Conium maculatum Linnaeus
(Poison Hemlock)


Family: Apiaceae

Status: Exotic, Noxious Weed Class B (known from more widespread areas in the state)

Synonyms:
None

Conium maculatum is a tall biennial plant with typical though large terminal umbels. The small flowers are white. The foliage is glabrous. The stems are commonly spotted.
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Conium maculatum, photo Russ Kleinman, Rte. 180N, May 21, 2007


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