hemlock water-dropwort
Oenanthe crocata L.
Oenanthe crocata, known as hemlock water-dropwort, is a flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and was first described in 1753. The plant is commonly found in damp grasslands, wet woodlands, and along river and stream banks. It is highly toxic, with all parts of the plant capable of causing poisoning in humans and livestock.
Description
Oenanthe crocata is a member of the carrot family (Apiaceae) and is distributed across regions including Portugal, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, and parts of North Africa. It thrives in moist environments such as riverbanks and wet woodlands. The plant is known for its extreme toxicity, with all parts posing a risk of poisoning to both humans and animals. It is often mistaken for edible plants due to its appearance, which has led to accidental poisonings in the past.
Other common names
hemlock water-dropwortwater-dropwortwater-hemlock
Distribution
Portugal Continental · Palaearctic · DK · Flanders · AR · SE · Belgium · Flemish Region · Argentina Northeast · Corse · France · Germany · Great Britain · Ireland · Italy · Madeira · Morocco · Portugal · Sardegna · Sicilia · Spain
Synonyms
Oenanthe oligactisOenanthe macrosciadiaOenanthe pteridifoliaOenanthe divaricataOenanthe gallaecicaOenanthe apiifoliaPhellandrium pliniiSelinum divaricatumCnidium striatumOenanthe crocata var. longissimaOenanthe crocata var. apiifoliaOenanthe crocata var. broteriOenanthe crocata var. tenuisectaOenanthe crocata var. oligactisOenanthe crocata var. macrosciadiaOenanthe crocata f. macrosciadiaOenanthe crocata subsp. apiifolia
