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spotted hemlock

DEFINITIONS OF: spotted hemlock

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n tall biennial water hemlock of northeastern North America having purple-spotted stems and clusters of extremely poisonous tuberous roots resembling small sweet potatoes

Synonyms:
spotted cowbane, spotted water hemlock
Type of:
poisonous plant
a plant that when touched or ingested in sufficient quantity can be harmful or fatal to an organism
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