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wild parsnip or cow parsnip #876527

Asked July 09, 2024, 3:12 PM EDT

Could identify what these are please?

Todd County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thanks for your question.

Both pictures are of spotted water hemlock (Cicuta maculata). While there is some resemblance to cow parsnip (also known as cow parsley), they are quite different species. Here is some information about water hemlock (please note that it is highly poisonous):

https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/water-hemlock

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-948/water-hemlock

https://www.mda.state.mn.us/plants/pestmanagement/weedcontrol/targetplants/elimtargetplants/poisonhemlock

http://www.minnesotaseasons.com/Plants/common_water_hemlock.html

Good luck!! Be careful and wary of this plant. Thanks for consulting us.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 10, 2024, 1:40 PM EDT

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