Another extremely dangerous plant that can be mistaken for Queen Anne's lace is hemlock. The confusion between all these plants is understandable as they are all part of the larger Apiaceae family.

CAUTION: May cause phytophotodermatitis where sap touches the skin and is exposed to sunlight; wear long sleeves if handling. Also can easily be confused with the native, yet deadly, poison hemlock.

white flowers occur in umbrella like clusters from June-August (more rounded than native species such as Queen Anne’s lace) Note: As the name suggests, the poison hemlock is indeed poisonous. In fact, ...