How to identify poison hemlock (Conium maculatum)! Don’t skip this one, it could save your life! The genus Apiaceae contains some of the most delicious and most highly toxic plants in the world, and the last thing you want to do is mix them up. Remember: flower umbels are rarely the best method for positively identifying a member of this genus since so many umbels can resemble one another! Always do your due diligence with comprehensive identification before eating anything! And pick up a copy o