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Michael Potter: Wonders if poison hemlock also in QAL photo

Comments re photo 79449 Wildflowers of KY Todays Special Queen Anns Lace Michael Potter writes:
Only a possibility, however, I noticed the flower on the upper left and the flower just above the fence post on the right are flat; typical for wild carrot. However, the two in the center are dome shaped, typical of Conium maculatum (aka poison hemlock). Perhaps someone might want to take a closer look. There are specific characteristics for positive identification. --Michael Potter

Thanks Michael Potter - The two are often mistaken and you may be right. Thanks for pointing out the distinction. Almost all the identification guides point out the chance of mistaken identity in the case of these two plants, an important one, as QAL is a friendlier plant to humankind - in most instances - and poison hemlock is not. - EW




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