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poison hemlock
Conium maculatum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Apiales ›Family: Apiaceae ›Genus: Conium
About
Conium maculatum, the hemlock or poison hemlock, is a highly poisonous biennial herbaceous flowering plant in the carrot family Apiaceae, native to Europe and North Africa. A hardy plant capable of living in a variety of environments, hemlock is widely naturalized in locations outside its native range.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of poison hemlock is Conium maculatum.
- poison hemlock belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- poison hemlock belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- poison hemlock belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- poison hemlock belongs to the order Apiales.
- poison hemlock belongs to the family Apiaceae.
- poison hemlock belongs to the genus Conium.