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Cicuta virosa
Cicuta virosa L.
Mackenzie's Water Hemlock, Cowbane
Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
Synonym(s): Cicuta mackenzieana
USDA Symbol: CIVI5
USDA Native Status: AK (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Root Type: Tuberous
Leaf Complexity: Bipinnate , Tripinnate
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Inflorescence: Umbel
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall.
Flower: Petals 5
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AKCanada: AB , BC , ON , SK
Native Habitat: Swamps, marshes, stream banks.
Benefit
Warning: Very poisonous.Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Poisonous: yes
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL |
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Cicuta virosa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cicuta virosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cicuta virosa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-01Research By: TWC Staff