MICHIGAN WEEDS. 



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Fig. 154 (137). 



Poison Hemlock. Spotted Cowbane. Conium maculatum L. An erect, much- 

 branched biennial, stems spotted, 60-150 cm. high; 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. 



