Hemlock Water-dropwort

Oenanthe crocata

Oenanthe crocata, hemlock water-dropwort is a flowering plant in the carrot family, native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia. It grows in damp grassland and wet woodland, often along river and stream banks. All parts of the plant are extremely toxic and it has been known to cause human and livestock poisoning.

Scientific name

Oenanthe crocata

Family

Apiaceae