The dainty plant that looks so innocent right now — a bright green, fern-like fur ball the size of a soup bowl in many cases — will soon grow into a deadly giant towering up to 10 feet tall.

How to rid your yard of poison hemlock? If you plan to remove the plant yourself, be sure to wear protective gear – such as goggles, face mask, gloves and a long sleeve shirt – before handling ...

Poison hemlock is a plant of legend and infamy. While it’s a favorite weapon for murder mystery writers, its most recognized use was in the forced suicide of a well-known Greek philosopher in ...

Three weeds commonly found in Minnesota that remain toxic when dried in hay are hoary alyssum, wild parsnip and poison hemlock. Hoary alyssum is toxic only to horses. It’s a perennial weed that ...