How to Use poison hemlock in a Sentence

poison hemlock

noun
  • This is true for poison hemlock.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Drinking a cup of poison hemlock might have seemed like a good way to go.
    — Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 7 Sep. 2022
  • This is not the case with giant hogweed’s cousin, poison hemlock, which can kill cattle that feed on it in a matter of hours.
    — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Unlike poison ivy, poison hemlock does not cause skin blistering on contact.
    — Chris Mayhew, Cincinnati.com, 19 July 2018
  • This plant is easier to avoid than poison hemlock, because its roots need to remain submerged in water to survive.
    — oregonlive, 29 June 2021
  • Bowles said that at least some subsequent testing detected the same chemical that’s found in poison hemlock.
    — Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
  • Cow parsnip is only slightly shorter than poison hemlock, reaching its maximum height at about 5-8 feet high.
    — Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Aug. 2021
  • Here’s what to know about poison hemlock, including where it’s found, the symptoms of hemlock poisoning and how to safely remove it from your yard.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2025
  • People sometimes eat the roots of wild carrot, called Queen Anne's lace, which bears a striking resemblance to poison hemlock.
    — Chris Mayhew, Cincinnati.com, 19 July 2018
  • Every part of poison hemlock is highly toxic to humans, livestock, and other animals, including your dog or cat.
    — Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2021
  • Wild carrots and poison hemlock, for example, are often considered lookalikes.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
  • Like Queen Anne’s lace, poison hemlock is a member of the carrot family and has a deep taproot somewhat similar to a carrot.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • But poison hemlock isn’t the only poisonous plant lurking in Indiana’s natural spaces.
    — Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Aug. 2021
  • Toxic invasive poison hemlock is spreading into US parks and backyard gardens.
    — Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2021
  • Kizer’s symptoms are a reaction to the toxins found in poison hemlock, which grows up to 10 feet tall and resembles an innocuous white wildflower.
    — Noor Adatia, Dallas News, 3 June 2023
  • Rand and her crew often get calls asking for help identifying the weed, which also resembles poison hemlock, as well as the more innocuous Queen Anne’s lace.
    — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Native to Europe and North Africa, poison hemlock resembles parsley but can be dangerous if consumed.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • The thick layer of mulch blocks sunlight from reaching seeds of invasive weeds such as Italian thistle, poison hemlock and Cape ivy that would otherwise quickly take over.
    — Alix Soliman, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Even then-mayor Nancy Spencer advocated educating the public about poison hemlock at a city council meeting.
    — Judi Ketteler, Good Housekeeping, 24 Apr. 2022
  • From the death of Socrates by poison hemlock to the accidental ingestion of deadly nightshade by children, poisonous plants have been responsible for human deaths throughout history.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Helpful sources at your university agricultural extension program can usually confirm the identity of noxious weeds like giant hogweed and poison hemlock.
    — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Nandina, morning glory, Japanese spirea, and poison hemlock outcompete native species.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Poison Hemlock Just like giant hogweed, poison hemlock has clusters of white flowers and the stems have purple splotches, according to an article by the healthcare blog Heathline.
    — Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2023
  • First brought here as an ornamental in the 1800s, poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) is dangerous because even a small amount, if ingested, can be deadly.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 24 July 2023
  • Related Articles Different kinds of toxic plants cause gastrointestinal distress, like azaleas and rhododendrons, and some are deadly, such as poison hemlock, aconite/monkshood, castor bean seeds and Nicotiana glauca.
    — Sara Okeefe, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2024

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