Poisonous Plants
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How to identify Hemlock Water Dropwort
People have died from eating all parts of Hemlock water dropwort. Hemlock water dropwort is a member of the Apiaceae (Carrot) family. Which contains some very toxic plants. It is considered the most toxic plant growing in Britain. It contains a powerful neurotoxin called oenanthetoxin, which triggers spasmodic convulsions, usually …