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Poison hemlock? #868864

Asked May 17, 2024, 11:50 AM EDT

Just wondering if this is poison hemlock? It grow out of nowhere.

Dakota County Minnesota

Expert Response

Hi Becky,

It sure looks like it .

https://www.mda.state.mn.us/plants/pestmanagement/weedcontrol/targetplants/elimtargetplants/poisonhemlock#:~:text=Poison%20hemlock%20is%20very%20toxic,%2D800%2D222%2D1222.

It's quite striking. You can see why it was brought over . I see lots of it. Time to get rid of it.....

Good luck,

Sally Granath

St. Louis County MG

An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 20, 2024, 9:45 PM EDT

Ok, any special instructions besides gloves to wear for removal of it? Never had this before and it’s really getting tall!
Becky

On May 20, 2024, at 8:46 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:

The Question Asker Replied May 20, 2024, 10:46 PM EDT

I think you need to ingest it in order to have issues. I would still wear long sleeves, pants , gloves etc.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24122-poison-hemlock

An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 21, 2024, 10:01 PM EDT

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