This 'highly toxic' plant is spreading in Tennessee: Here's how to get rid of it

This 'highly toxic' plant is spreading in Tennessee: Here's how to get rid of it

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A highly toxic plant that can be deadly if ingested is spreading fast across the Volunteer State. Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum) is about to flower in Tennessee and is already spreading along roadsides, fields and fence lines, according to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Experts say the plant is toxic to humans and animals, adding that just touching or inhaling particles while cutting can be harmful. Here's …