Editing Conium (section)

=== Species differentiation from other plants ===
Members of the genus ''Conium'' can be easily confused with edible plants of the family Apiaceae.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-06-26|title=Poisons of the Carnegie: Hemlock|url=https://carnegiemnh.org/poisons-carnegie-hemlock/|access-date=2020-12-03|website=Carnegie Museum of Natural History|language=en-US}}</ref> ''Conium'' plants have leaves similar to [[parsley]] (''Petroselinum crispum'') and roots similar to [[parsnip]] (''Pastinaca sativa''). However, a few characteristics can be used to distinguish the poisonous ''Conium'' plants from other harmless Apiaceae plants.<ref name=":4" /> For example, ''Conium'' leaves and stems release a foul odor when crushed. Additionally, the species ''C. maculatum'' stands out with its purple blotching pattern.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ohio Weedguide|url=https://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/weedguide/single_weed.php?id=114|access-date=2020-12-03|website=www.oardc.ohio-state.edu}}</ref>