Conium maculatum
Family Apiaceae
Species Profile
Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
Common names | Carrot Fern, Hemlock, Poison Hemlock, Spotted Hemlock |
Synonyms | Information unavailable |
Longevity | Annual, Biennial |
Growth form | Herb |
Seed dispersal morphology | Unassisted |
Maximum height (m) | 3 |
Capable of vegetative reproduction | No |
Native range | Asia, northern Africa, Europe |
Exotic range (Australia) | ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
Exotic range (other) | Asia, Central America, North America Oceania, Pacific Ocean Islands, South America |
Habitat types (exotic) | Agricultural land, Disturbed areas (including trails), Forest, Grasslands, Pastures, Riparian Systems, Roadsides, Wastelands, Woodlands |
Soil type (exotic) | Fertile, Poorly drained |
Decade of introduction | 1840 |
National Climate Change Impact
Invasive Class 3
The area of suitable habitat and the habitat suitability of observations, for this species, are projected to decrease or remain the same under RCP 8.5 2065 compared to current climate suitability.
Further Information
http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Conium~maculatum
http://www.hear.org/pier/species/conium_maculatum.htm
http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/agriculture/pests-diseases-and-weeds/weeds/other-declared-weeds/hemlock
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/biodiversity/invasive/weeds/weeddetails.pl?taxon_id=14349
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