Cicuta maculata

Species category

Weed

Common name

spotted water hemlock

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

MericarpMericarp:
One-half of a two-sectioned fruit known as a schizocarp (e.g. carrot).

Shape

One-half is globose.

Size

  • Length: 2.5–3 mm
  • Width: 1.2–2 mm
  • Thickness: 1–1.5 mm

Color

Brown with dark brown stripes

Texture

Dull and rough

Other structures

ApicalApical:
The distal end of the fruit or seed away from the point of attachment or attachment scar.
end is spreading.

Identification notes

DorsalDorsal:
Upper side or back of a seed or fruit.
side is globose with dark longitudinal stripes. VentralVentral:
Adaxial; of the side of an organ facing the axis (compare dorsal).
side is flat with two dark stripes.

Noxious weed seed categories

State Noxious Weed: Nevada

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Apiaceae

Valid name

Cicuta maculata L.

 Cicuta maculata.  Brown mericarps with dark brown stripes.
Cicuta maculata. Brown mericarps with dark brown stripes.