species 20,724 observations
Water Hemlock
Cicuta maculata
Field notes
Cicuta maculata is a highly poisonous species of flowering plant in the carrot family known by several common names, including spotted water hemlock, spotted parsley, and spotted cowbane. It is native to nearly all of North America, from northern Canada to southern Mexico.
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202
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Black Swallowtail, Anise Swallowtail, Water-hemlock Borer Moth, Depressaria cinereocostella
5
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Ectemnius decemmaculatus, Cerceris insolita, Parancistrocerus pedestris, Four-banded Stink Bug Wasp
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Hump-backed Beewolf, Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp, Spider Wasp, Four-toothed Mason Wasp
186
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Wet
- Resists
- Wet soil
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Wildflower Herbaceous perennial Poisonous
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.