How to Use poison hemlock in a Sentence

poison hemlock

noun
  • Drinking a cup of poison hemlock might have seemed like a good way to go.
    Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 7 Sep. 2022
  • 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
  • This plant is easier to avoid than poison hemlock, because its roots need to remain submerged in water to survive.
    oregonlive, 29 June 2021
  • 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
  • Unlike poison ivy, poison hemlock does not cause skin blistering on contact.
    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Even then-mayor Nancy Spencer advocated educating the public about poison hemlock at a city council meeting.
    Judi Ketteler, Good Housekeeping, 24 Apr. 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
  • The toxic aerosolized poison hemlock particles caused respiratory failure.
    Judi Ketteler, Good Housekeeping, 24 Apr. 2022
  • Before downloading iNaturalist, Google helped me narrow down the flower’s identity: wild carrot (Daucus carota) or poison hemlock (Conium maculatum).
    Ferris Jabr, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2017

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