Ingesting hemlock is the most dangerous type of exposure, but every part is poisonous, especially the seeds. Touching it can lead to severe skin irritation, and inhaling air near mowed hemlock can ...

Hemlock water dropwort is a dangerous plant in Europe and Asia with a unique trait of causing victims to die with a smile. Historically used in ancient rituals in Sardinia, it has potential ...

Even small amounts of water hemlock can cause acute poisoning in animals and humans, leading to symptoms such as muscle twitching, rapid pulse, tremors, convulsions, and seizures. In some cases ...

Only a tiny amount of hemlock can prove fatal to a human or to livestock. In 2022, SomersetLive reported that a local vet warned pet owners of the dangers of hemlock after a dog died of suspected ...