Cicuta maculata L.

Spotted Cowbane or Water-hemlock

Description:

• Tall leafy plant
• Palmate leaves with toothed leaflets
• Small white flowers are clustered in round open umbels
• Flowers look similar to wild carrot flowers

Habitat:

• Marshes
• Swamps
• Wet pastures
• Meadows
• Alluvial soils

Distribution:

• Ditch next to entrance by gate