Kennewick — Washington has a vast wilderness to explore, no matter what part of the state you’re in. Many Washingtonians use warm weather as an opportunity to go hiking, foraging and exploring. But ...
Don’t let the poison hemlock’s white spring flowers fool you when you come across it in the wild. The plant is highly invasive and dangerous, causing illnesses to people and animals that come into ...
We’re starting to see poison hemlock and Queen Anne’s Lace popping up, so let’s talk about how to identify these two plants and what you should know about them. The first thing you should pick up from ...
Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum L.) has been spreading like wildfire throughout Greater Columbus (and much of Ohio) in recent years, and if it has taken root on your property, now is the best time of ...
Poison hemlock can be identified by its white flowers and purple dotted stem. The plant that likely killed the Greek Philosopher Socrates may be blooming in your garden or along your favorite hiking ...
Washington state has a vast wilderness to explore, no matter what part of the state you’re in. Many Washingtonians use warm weather as an opportunity to go hiking, foraging and exploring. But outdoor ...
It might look like an ordinary weed, but a highly toxic plant is lurking in many parts of North Carolina – and it could be growing right near your home. Here’s what to know about poison hemlock, ...
Last week I received a call from a lady who had a weed growing in her backyard that she couldn’t identify. Her neighbors had told her it was dangerous and that she should burn it. She wanted to check ...
Poison hemlock grows in 20+ North Carolina counties, including Mecklenburg and Wake. Ingestion or contact can cause serious symptoms, including paralysis and coma. Safe removal requires gloves and ...
Grimes Glen in Naples, Briggs Gully in Honeoye and forest above Canadice and Hemlock lakes are in danger of losing hemlock trees to an invasive insect, hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA). These aren’t the ...