Tag: Water hemlock

Water Hemlock-A Beautifully Dangerous Native Plant

by Duval MGV
May 15, 2026

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

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
October 16, 2018

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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