This “scary, highly toxic” plant that can be deadly, even if you don’t touch it, is found in Washington and across the country. Here’s how you can help identify the plant to avoid.
Officials are once again warning about a poisonous plant that can be deadly, which is found in Washington. This toxic plant is dangerous to both humans and animals, Chelan County warns.
In Chelan County, poison hemlock has been found in Manson and Malaga…people mistake it for many edible and other deadly wild plants. In Washington state, one person died in 1999 after eating poison hemlock, and another in 2010.
‘Scary, Toxic’ Plant That Can Be Deadly Spreading in Washington
Poison hemlock grows in backyards, flower beds, and parks. The National Park Service labels it as “highly toxic” and reports it’s found in almost every state in the nation, including Washington…