hemlock water dropwort
Also known as: balder root; ban dock; dead tongue; hemlock dropwort; hemlock wort; water hemlock
Hemlock water dropwort is an extremely poisonous, perennial plant. It forms elongated root tubers and has erect, hollow, grooved stems. Leaves are pinnate and flowerheads of white umbels, 5-10cm across, are borne in July and August
Scientific classification
- Species
- hemlock water dropwort (Oenanthe crocata)
- Genus
- Oenanthe
- Family
- Apiaceae
- TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of hemlock water dropwort
Distribution map
Europe, North Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of hemlock water dropwort
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hemlock water dropwort care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingHemlock water dropwort grows naturally in damp meadows and near ditches and ponds
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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