Poisonous plant found at White Rock Lake, visitors warned to avoid toxic water hemlock

DALLAS — If you’re planning to visit White Rock Lake, Dallas park officials are asking you to stay away from this dangerous plant.

It’s called water hemlock — and every part of the plant is poisonous, which can cause serious health risks to people and pets.

Dallas Park and Recreation said the plant started flourishing near the shoreline, so crews are spraying targeted chemical treatments in select shoreline areas. Once the water hemlock begins to wilt, its toxicity drops quickly…

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