This "scary, highly toxic" plant that can be deadly, even if you don't touch it, is found all over New York State. Here's how you can help identify the plant to avoid.

Officials are once again sounding the alarm about a poisonous plant that can be deadly that's found in New York. This poisonous plant is toxic to humans and animals, the New Jersey Poison Center confirms.

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The poison hemlock grows in backyards, flower beds and parks. The National Park Service labels it as "highly toxic" and reports it's found in almost every state in the nation, including in New York.

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