The entire plant of Conium maculatum is toxic to animals and humans, containing the poisonous alkaloid coniine and other alkaloids. It is also known as Poison Hemlock. It is from the Carrot Family Poison-hemlock grows throughout the United States. It is very toxic and sheep, cattle, swine, horses, and other domestic animals. It has been called Spotted Parsley, and Poison snakeweed.
The most famous that died from Hemlock is Socrates. He was given a drink and calmly walk around until his legs became weakened and heavy He lay down and died. This was witnessed by his student Plato.
The other plants in this family include celery, fennel, parsley and anise. The hemlock plant has white flowers that grow in clusters, and the stem has purple spots. This plant can grow up to 9 feet tall. It was initially brought over from Europe as a garden plant.
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