Tag: Water hemlock

Water Hemlock-A Beautifully Dangerous Native Plant

by Duval MGV
June 4, 2025

I recently received a call from a homeowner with a weed growing in her backyard that she couldn’t identify. Her neighbors had told her it was dangerous and she should burn it. She wanted to check in with Extension first. I had a guess after ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Duval, Florida Gardening, Herbicides, Native Plant, Queen Ann's Lace, Water Hemlock, Weed Management

Questions From The Plant Clinic: Elderberry vs. Water Hemlock

by Kaydie McCormick
January 31, 2018

We often see questions on whether or not a plant is edible in our plant clinic, and mistakes can be deadly when making an incorrect plant I.D. This week in the plant clinic, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Don Philpott (dp@mediawiseus.com) ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Don Philpott, Edible, Elderberry, Master Gardener, Questions From The Plant Clinic, Water Hemlock

Q: I was walking along Egan’s Creek and saw a plant I thought was Queen Anne’s lace but my friend seems to think it is elderberry. Do you have any ideas?

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 18, 2017

A: It could have easily been elderberry but after looking over the site and sending photographs to the University of Florida, we determined the plant to most likely be a water hemlock. Water hemlock, Cicuta maculata, is the most violently toxic ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Toxic, Water Hemlock

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