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Image JPEG image Sweet Cicely leaves with characteristic marks
The leaves of Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) also often have grey 'splashes' on them that differentiates them from hemlock.
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Image JPEG image Angelica
Wild angelica (Angelica sylvestris) is an edible perennial that can be found growing in damp meadows, ditches, and wet woodlands. It is a tall robust plant that can grow over one metre in height.
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Image JPEG image Angelica flowers
The flowers of wild Angelica (Angelica sylvestris) are rounded clusters of tiny white or pink flowers that are produced in late summer and early autumn.
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Image JPEG image Angelica stems
The main stems of wild Angelica (Angelica sylvestris) are smooth, hairless, and hollow but, unlike hemlock, they are a deep purple colour without any blotches.
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Image JPEG image Wild carrot
Wild carrot (Daucus carota) is a widespread perennial plant of grasslands, particularly those on chalk soils, and coastlines. It appears later in the year than some other umbelliferae. The stem is furrowed and can be hairy. The plant is edible for both humans and rabbits.
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Image JPEG image Wild carrot seedheads
The seed heads of wild carrot (Daucus carota) are distinctive. The plant is also known as Queen Anne’s Lace or Birds Nest Weed because of its appearance.
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Image JPEG image Comparison of leaf stems of young hemlock and cow parsley plants
This picture was taken in May. It shows two plants growing next to each other. The plant with the smooth, pale green, red-spotted leaf stems is hemlock (Conium maculatum). The plant with the grooved purple leaf stems is cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris).
Located in Media / … / PLANT TOXICITY / HEMLOCK
Image JPEG image Hemlock and cow parsley plants
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Image JPEG image Hemlock leaves
This image shows the leaves of hemlock (Conium maculatum). They are a brighter green than cow parsley and have an iridescent appearance. When they are crushed, they release an unpleasant mousy smell.
Located in Media / … / PLANT TOXICITY / HEMLOCK