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Fig. 1.54 (1.37). 



Poison Hemlock. Spotted Cowbane. Conium macuhitum L. An erect, imich- 

 branchetl biennial, stems sviotted, 60-150 cm. liigli; leaves well dissected; flowers white; 

 umbels compound. For details consult some manual of botany. Criminals and phil- 

 osophers were not unfrequently put to death at ancient Athens by this plant. Intro- 

 duced from Europe. 



