1.1K views · 78 reactions | This plant is POISONOUS - How to identify Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum) I reserve a significant amount of my work, (95%) exclusively for my newsletter community. My free Eatweeds Newsletter is a masterclass in foraging, whether you are just starting out or a seasoned pro. By joining, you get access to my exclusive content that is only available to subscribers. Sign up today at https://www.eatweeds.co.uk/byp | Robin Harford | Facebook

Read me! Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum) root is often described as having an “off” odor. Sometimes the account says it smells like urine, other times I’ve seen “sweaty gym socks”. Many times they fail to mention that Poison Hemlock MAY ALSO SMELL LIKE CARROT! This has created the false perception that Wild Carrot (Daucus carota) root (which is edible) smells like carrot whereas Poison Hemlock does not. This is not only false but incredibly dangerous to follow. I will say that in my testing th