Unlike other toxic plants such as poison ivy, you likely won’t get a rash from touching poison hemlock, but there is still ...

Poison hemlock has umbrella-shaped clusters of white ... sap called urushiol that causes most people to break out into a rash. If you do break out, try not to scratch it as this can cause infection.

How to rid your yard of poison hemlock? If you plan to remove the plant yourself, be sure to wear protective gear – such as goggles, face mask, gloves and a long sleeve shirt – before handling ...