84 MEDICINAL HERBS AND POISONOUS PLANTS 



3. The roots exude a white juice when bruised, which 



becomes yellow on drying. 

 4- Each plant has five or more spindle-shaped roots in 



attachment. 



Fi^'. 50.— Watei- Hemlock or Cowbane {Cicttta virosa) 

 a, Flower. &, Fruit, c, Cross-section of fruit, d. Root 



A comparison with fig. 51 will make these points clear. 



The root is the most deadly part of the plant, on 

 account of its resemblance to parsnips. According to 

 Htiislow, cattle have been poisoned by eating the roots, 



