Thursday 2 June 2016

Umbellifers 4: Hemlock


Hemlock is not in flower yet but the large leaves are visible.  They are flatter and more shiny than cow parsley.

This is the hemlock that killed Socrates, the Greek philosopher.  It is very poisonous.  Thankfully it can be easily recognised by the purple blotches on the stems.



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