Cicuta maculata
Cicuta maculata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Cicuta maculata, is a highly toxic perennial herb native to North America. Commonly called spotted water hemlock, it thrives in moist habitats. This plant is notoriously dangerous due to its potent cicutoxin, which can cause severe neurological distress or death if even small amounts are ingested.
- Family
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- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cicuta maculataDistribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions of northern and western North America. In the Subarctic regions of America, its presence is documented in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon. Moving south, the species is also commonly found throughout the Western Canadian provinces. Specifically, it inhabits the landscapes of both Alberta and British Columbia. Together, these locations define the broad geographical range of Cicuta maculata.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Subarctic America | Nunavut | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Northwest Territories | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Yukon | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Saskatchewan | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | New Brunswick | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Newfoundland | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Nova Scotia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cicuta maculata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CONIINE, Cicutine, FAT.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CONIINE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cicutine | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cicuta maculata has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Emetic, Paralytic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Emetic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Paralytic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |