How interesting! Now I'm anxious to examine all the QAL on oour property. If it IS hemlock, I want to see it the next time I'm in Rome. Is it very common in GA?
False alarm, Carol. But a fun post anyway. I updated the post -- at the end to keep the suspense going!
I love a good mystery story, with a little foreshadowing (it's a wonder I didn't crush a leaf and taste it, or stick a stem in my teeth as I wander about the yard), a literary/historical reference or two (the plant whose juices were forced upon Socrates himself), specific word choices (too many good choices to list just one!),memorable characters (I mow around them till the flowers fade), a laugh or two (Knowing me as I do, and few know me better), and an unpredictable ending!(Torilis arvensis (Hedge Parsley), Thanks for the good evening read.
I'm flattered Joan. Thanks.
I'm a little embarrassed that the plant has been there so long without my taking a closer look at it. Jim and Richard found several interesting plants in my yard. I may do a Field Guide to Terrell's Yard post!
I HAVE actually gone and eaten the tap root of the Queen Anne's Lace. It was roughly carroty.
Synchronicity! My AZPlants list has been discussing poison hemlock in the last few posts. We have both poison hemlock and water hemlock here in AZ in wet places. Both nasty.
Thanks for stopping by Sandra and Granny! I certainly was blissfully unaware that poison hemlock is a relatively common weed in America! I'm glad it's not in my backyard after all.
And thank you for a "Good Morning read!
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