Deadly plant worse than Japanese knotweed & with NO antidote washes up on UK beaches – killing at least 4 dogs DOG owners have been warned of a deadly plant worse than Japanese knotweed - with no antidote - washing up on UK shores.
The potentially fatal plant, called hemlock, has been washing up on Cornwall beaches much to the concern of locals.
Anyone who ingests the harmful plant could end up with respiratory failure - which could lead to death.
Polzeath Beach Ranger Service also warned: "This is arguably the most toxic plant native to Britain and is dangerous to both humans and dogs.
A spokesperson from Cornwall Council said: "There are reports of hemlock roots washing up on beaches in the Fistral and Little Fistral area of Newquay.
