Child hospitalized after ingesting poison hemlock mistaken for edible plant at Crystal View Elementary in Langford, BC; school district removes all plants and soil.
A child at Crystal View Elementary in Langford, BC was hospitalized after consuming poison hemlock, a highly toxic plant, which they mistook for an edible plant in the school's dormant gardens. The school district expedited removal efforts and cleared all plants and soil from the area. Poison hemlock is classified as a priority invasive species in the Capital Regional District, which advises against composting the plant as its flowers can still create viable seeds.
March 06, 2024
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