Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virosa
ID:
605200

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 255 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604532



Common Names

  • Virosa Cicuta
  • Cicuta Virosa
  • Virosa Water Hemlock


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Synonyms

  • Selinum virosum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Cicuta angustifolia Kit. [unknown]
  • Cicuta baldacciana Degen ex Bald. [unknown]
  • Cicuta cellulosa Gilib. [unknown]
  • Cicuta mackenzieana Raup [unknown]
  • Cicuta nipponica Franch. [unknown]
  • Cicuta orientalis Degen [unknown]
  • Cicuta pumila F.Behm [unknown]
  • Cicuta tenuifolia Schrank [unknown]
  • Cicuta virosa angustifolia (Kit.) Schube [unknown]
  • Cicuta virosa latisecta Čelak. [unknown]
  • Cicuta virosa latisecta (Čelak.) Y.C.Chu [unknown]
  • Cicuta virosa longiinvolucellata Chu [unknown]
  • Cicuta virosa nipponica (Franch.) Makino [unknown]
  • Cicuta virosa orientalis Degen & Bald. [unknown]
  • Cicutaria aquatica Lam. [unknown]
  • Cicutaria virosa Delarbre [unknown]
  • Coriandrum cicuta Roth [unknown]
  • Cicuta virosa virosa [unknown]

Description

Cicuta virosa (also called 'Poison Hemlock', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams. It has a rosette of deeply divided, lacy leaves and a central inflorescence with white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cicuta virosa has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cicuta virosa has a white flower with yellow markings. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cicuta virosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to plant the seeds in the spring, and division can be done in the fall or spring.

Where to Find Cicuta virosa

Cicuta virosa can be found in temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Cicuta virosa FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Cicuta virosa?

Cicuta virosa prefers cool temperatures between 45-75°F (7-24°C).

What is the ideal light for Cicuta virosa?

Cicuta virosa prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Cicuta virosa be watered?

Cicuta virosa should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

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