@feralforaging: The deadly plant that took over America The study mentioned in the video is “The killer of Socrates: Coniine and Related Alkaloids in the Plant Kingdom” by Hotti and Rischer. For information on poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) removal and management, I would recommend the document “Field Guide for Managing Poison Hemlock in the Southwest” by the US Forest Service (it is applicable beyond just the southwest). If you or a loved one ever accidentally ingests this plant, please call poison control (US: 1-800-222-1222) and prepare to go to the emergency room. Though there is no antidote for the toxins in poison hemlock, it is possible to manage the symptoms until your body is able to process out the toxins on its own. As you can see in the video, I’m very comfortable around this plant despite its toxicity. Like many poisonous plants, the real danger is in ingestion, not light topical contact. That being said, I take precautions after being around the plant for extended periods of time, like showing and washing my clothes afterward. I would generally recommend wearing a long-sleeve shirt, long pants, and gloves to the average person dealing with poison hemlock. It is often claimed that this plant has the photodermatitis-inducing chemicals found in plants like giant hogweed and parsnip, but I suspect this is a myth. I’ve tested this on myself (so you don’t have to) and did not find it to be the case for me. #poisonhemlock #coniummaculatum

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