NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A highly toxic plant, that can be deadly if ingested, is spreading fast around the U.S.
Poison hemlock (or Conium maculatum) is about to flower in Tennessee, according to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, and can already be seen spreading along roadsides, fields and fence lines. Poison hemlock grows nationwide and can be spotted throughout the seasons, but its most rapid growth typically occurs between March and May.
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While it was “relatively rare” 30 years ago, the poisonous plant is growing more common, Ohio State University assistant professor Joe Boggs, told Nexstar’s WCMH.
Experts say the plant is toxic to humans and animals, adding that just touching or inhaling particles while cutting can be harmful…