poison hemlock
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of poison hemlock
An Americanism dating back to 1810–20
Example Sentences
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It differs from other plants mainly by its stem, as poison hemlock stem is hairless, smooth and with red to purple spots and streaks.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 7, 2024
Beware of the poison hemlock, an invasive weed so toxic it can be lethal, King County officials say.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 7, 2024
Although poison hemlock arrived in the Pacific Northwest more than 100 years ago, it was not until 2019 that King County began to track it.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 7, 2024
They are targeting Johnson grass, giant foxtail, Canada thistle, nodding thistle, common teasel, multiflora rose, Amur honeysuckle, poison hemlock, marestail, Japanese knotweed and kudzu.
From Washington Times • Mar. 18, 2021
Some of them, like the wild parsnip, poison hemlock, etc., are violent poisons, while others like the carrot are perfectly wholesome.
From Elements of Structural and Systematic Botany For High Schools and Elementary College Courses by Campbell, Douglas Houghton
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