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They have many characters in common, the order being 

 characterized by its large, much -divided leaves, often 

 sheathing at their bases, and their large compound umbels 

 of small white or yellow flowers. 





Fig. 40. — Hemlock (Conium mciculatum). 



Prominent among the poisonous members of the order 

 is the Hemlock, Conium maculatum (Fig. 40). The stem 

 of this plant is green, but freely sprinkled over with large 



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