- Contact information
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For information on Lakes in Wisconsin, contact:
- DNR Lake
Division of Water
Bureau of Water Quality
- Aquatic Invasive Species Contacts
Poison Hemlock - Belleville Trail and Badger State Trail at Sugar River
- Status
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Verified
- Date First Found
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6/23/2020
- Location First Found
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Along LakeBelleville/Sugar River Walkway from east shore of Lake Belleview to Badger State Trail along the Sugar River.
- Latitude and Longitude
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42.860452,
-89.532058
- Original Extent
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One or a few beds
About
Poison Hemlocks
Poison hemlock is a biennial herb 3-10’ tall stems are hollow, hairless, ridged, reddish-purple mottling on lower stem and branched extensively. It invades a range of habitats from roadsides, fields, stream banks, waste areas, to riparian woodlands, and floodplains. All parts of the plant are toxic to animals and humans.