Poison Hemlock in County Park - Ask Extension
Hi,
I found what I believe is poison hemlock in a county park. Should I report it to be removed? I attached a photo of the plant that is about 4 ...
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Poison Hemlock in County Park #752264
Asked May 26, 2021, 12:12 PM EDT
Hi,
I found what I believe is poison hemlock in a county park. Should I report it to be removed? I attached a photo of the plant that is about 4 feet tall.
Montgomery County Maryland
Expert Response
I think it depends on which county and where the park is. Where is the park?
Here are several plants that look like poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) https://www.fws.gov/midwest/news/PlantsToAvoid.html
Some information from Michigan State U on poison hemlock:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/poison-hemlock-identification-and-control
Hi,
Thank you for the reply. It is in Montgomery County at the entrance to Georgian Forest Park on the Rippling Brook Dr side.
I suppose it could be Cow Parsnip, but the stems did not look hairy to me.
Thanks,
Kate
On May 26, 2021, at 2:11 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
I finally was able to speak with someone at MNCPPC who told me they do not have the resources to remove toxic plants from park property. Just be careful and avoid the plant.