Sämmtliche Giftgewächse Deutschlands Leipzig F. Voight 1854 plants Germany poisonous plants The New York Botanical Garden pictorial works Cicuta virosa, The composition features a botanical illustration of the water hemlock plant, scientifically known as Cicuta virosa. Prominent in the center is the plants tall stem adorned with clusters of delicate white flowers. Surrounding the stem are various leavessome broad and lobed, while others are slender and pointedillustrating the diversity of foliage associated with this species. Accompanying the plant are detailed depictions of its seeds and other parts, providing a comprehensive view of its morphology. This work serves not only as an artistic representation but also as a scientific study of a notable member of the Apiaceae family, known for its toxic properties.