| Impact ID |
Scientific Name
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Impact Type
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Study Type
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Study Location
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Impact Description
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Geographic Location
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Reference
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7930
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Conium maculatum
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Human Health
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Anecdotal
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N/A
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Poisoning of humans has occurred following ingestion of seeds, leaves, and roots, and as a result of blowing through the plant’s hollow stems (e.g., when used as whistles or pea-shooters) of Conium maculatum (poison hemlock).
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25297
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7931
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Conium maculatum
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Human Health
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Anecdotal
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N/A
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The conium alkaloids found in Conium maculatum (poison hemlock) are volatile and can cause toxic reactions when inhaled. Symptoms can include temporary skin reactions (hyperpigmentation, blisters, or a burning sensation), decreased muscle control, gastrointestinal symptoms, nervous system symptoms, and death from respiratory failure if exposure is large or prolonged.
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25284
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7932
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Conium maculatum
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Human Health
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Anecdotal
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N/A
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Human deaths have occurred from harvesting and consuming the roots of Conium maculatum (poison hemlock), but the frequency of cases in the Great Lakes region is unknown.
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25297
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