‘The plant has a highly poisonous root that looks, and smells, like parsnip. ‘It is highly likely that this is happening due ...

All parts of the plant are highly toxic and can be fatal if ingested. Hemlock water dropwort root (Oenanthe Crocata) is a ...

A potentially lethal plant root has been found on beaches - prompting a warning from the coastguard. Hemlock water dropwort - ...

People are being warned to look out for a poisonous plant which has washed up in Argyll and Bute. Hemlock water dropwort was spotted along the shores of Loch Gilp around Ardrishaig and Lochgilphead.

A potentially lethal plant root has been found on beaches, prompting a warning from the coastguard. Millom Coastguard said ...

Police have issued a warning after a potentially lethal plant root was found washed up on Scottish shores. Officers from ...

POLICE have issued an urgent warning after a deadly plant known as ‘Dead Man’s Fingers’ washed up on a Scottish shore. The ...

The plant carries a fatal poison called oenanthotoxin in its white roots, which look like a bunch of parsnips and smell of ...

AN URGENT warning has been issued after a potentially lethal plant was discovered along a popular 20-mile stretch of UK ...

A plant that can kill humans within hours has washed up on a UK beach, prompting a coastguard to warn 'please do not touch' ...

Hemlock Water Dropwort is native to the UK and is often found in wet areas and damp ditches. Its green leaves and white ...