Conium
maculatum
(poison hemlock)
Apiaceae
Abundance:
Scarce
Distribution:
North side in Cañada del Puerto and
near west end of Valley Peak Road; Central Valley just west of summit of
Porezuela Grade, just w of UC Field Station and just west of TNC cabins
Photos
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| Close-up of Conium maculatum leaves (upper portion of photo). This is a highly poisonous plant. | Typical habitat on Santa Cruz island of Conium maculatum. These are immature plants (they can grow to several feet). |
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| Close-up of Conium maculatum root (carrot like) and lower stem. | Close up of lower portion of the stem, showing typical red blotching. |
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| Full-sized plant photographed on mainland. | Close up of the flowers |
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Distribution information originally based on "A Flora of
Santa Cruz Island" Steve Junak et al. Web design by Ken Owen
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