Sium sisarum

Sium sisarum, commonly known as water hemlock, belongs to the Apiaceae family and is native to regions including Afghanistan, Altay, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, East European Russia, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, Romania, South European Russia, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and West Siberia. This perennial plant thrives in moist environments with light to partial sun exposure and grows up to 1 meter tall. Known for its edible roots and documented medicinal uses, Sium sisarum is a distinctive member of the carrot family, though it should be handled with caution due to its toxic properties.