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Water Hemlock [Cicuta maculata]

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Common Name: Water Hemlock
Scientic Name: Cicuta maculata
Colors: White
Months Appearing: June

One of the mpst poisonous plants in North America. 

Also called Spotted Cowbane, Spotted Water Hemlock. Biennial or perennial. Native Up to 6 feet tall.

Leaves are double compound. Veins terminate in  notches. 

Flower in an umbel up to 6 inches across. Flowers about 1/8 inch .

Part shade, wetlands. Brower Park, Mecosta County, Michigan. 6/26, 8476, 8478