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Scientific name: Conium maculatum

Family: Apiaceae or Carrot

Blooms: Apr–July

Plant Height: 0.5–3 m

Origin: Europe

Habitat: Moist & disturbed places

About: This toxic plant has leaves which are generally 2-pinnate and highly cut. Mature plants usually have red speckles on their stems (known as “Socrates’ blood”) — a distinctive feature which allows this plant to be distinguished from some of the other members of its family. This is the plant that was used by the ancient Greeks to kill Socrates. Eating even a few of the leaves can be fatal! If in doubt, do not eat it.

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